Achievers Blog by Coaching Confidential

Is Your Thinking Only Habit Driven?

2010-03-04T09:46:00.005-05:00

Your Thoughts Are Either
Boosting Positive Results
Or Sabotaging You
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Do you simply allow your mind to habitually lead you throughout your daily life? Or, are you consciously present in your thinking and self-talk? Take a look at how your thought processes can impact the results you experience. You may be sabotaging your potential success.
.Do you know that every cell in your body is affected by every thought you have and by every word you say to yourself?.
You have a choice as to what you think and the results you want to accomplish by your thoughts and self-talk. But, because we tend to rely on old patterns of thought (habits), it is easy to sabotage the outcomes we would prefer to experience. In other words, what you think and how you process your thinking may not always work in your best interest.
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For example, ask yourself these revealing questions:
.Do I mentally berate myself when I make a mistake?
.Do I accept what I say when it is negative?
.Do I really know when my outlook needs a tune up?
.Do I skip the solution when I suspect a problem?
.Do I identify why an idea can't work before I recognize why it can?
.Do I struggle through projects when others breeze through them?
.Do I disparage or discredit my feelings?
.Do I attempt positive, action-oriented goals, yet they evaporate?
.Do I know how to effectively implement positive, lasting change?
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Whether or not the thinking or self-talk you engage in is good or bad, it impacts what you believe, the attitudes and feelings you hold, the actions you take, and the results you produce.
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When you consider well the thoughts you choose to engage in, you then implement a constructive approach toward the outcome you will experience.
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This conscious thought process can be one of the strongest, most effective components you can implement for personal growth and self-management.
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David Schaefer is an entrepreneur and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. If you are searching for a profitable work-from-home Internet business, check out these two recommended possibilities: http://www.DailyIncomeMarketing.com and http://www.MaxProIncomePlan.com — Also follow David's marketing tips and insights at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer
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Engage 8 Mindset Secrets For Success

2010-02-05T12:22:00.005-05:00

Engage 8 Mindset Secrets For Success:
Attack Your Success Journey At The Source
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Success begins from within the mind. The capacity of the human brain is absolutely amazing, and when nurtured and challenged it can serve us beyond our wildest imaginations. To help advance your personal and career success, begin to engage these 8 Mindset Secrets..1. Success begins from within. To positively change and grow you must truly realize that success is a reflection of your inner world. Nurture your mind and the information you choose to process.
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2. The level of your success is determined by your choice of thought. Positive thinking and actions of integrity beget positive results. Negative thinking and limiting or defeating actions beget negative results. Consider well the pattern of your thinking, for your thoughts shape the life you choose to live..3. Thinking patterns are habits. Like most habits, it is possible to change the ones you live by. That includes what you think about. You can remove negative thinking habits by practicing mental discipline and conditioning on a daily basis. Choose to replace negative thinking with positive, supportive thoughts..When a self-limiting or disempowering thought comes to mind, replace it with a positive, productive and inspiring one. As you develop this nurturing habit of capturing worthwhile and energizing thoughts, negative ones will be inhibited and begin to lose their power.
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4. A critical component of a successful mind is self-image. An immediate way to begin addressing your self-image is to take note of the mental pictures you have of yourself. Are these pictures in alignment with what you actually want for your life? Determine the self-image you want and then practice visualizing that repeatedly in your mind, refining it as you go along. If you are diligent in this process you will notice a positive change in how you perceive yourself, your confidence level will increase, and the belief in yourself will dramatically help you achieve your goals.
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5. You must be persistent in developing the successful mindset. It will not happen immediately. If you reinforce your pursuit on a daily basis for at least 21 to 30 days you have an excellent chance of reaching the all important subconscious mind. This concentrated effort on a given change of thought will reward you for your discipline and conditioning. When properly engaged, you will notice a positive change in the way you think, feel, and act. The degree to which this occurs varies for each person.
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6. What you think about and believe is what you attract into your life. For that reason, it is very important to realize the power of what is referred to as the Law of Attraction. Respect it and focus on what you really want. When you are authentically positive and inspired to accomplish something, you will attract that to you --- this includes the people you chose to have around you. With positive expectancy and persistence you will attract opportunities that will allow your goal to be realized.
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7. If you set a goal for something you truly want and you believe full heartily in it, then doggedly go after it. The success-minded achiever makes sure that the goal is repeatedly brought to mind throughout each day. Cleverly figure out ways to remind yourself of your goal again and again. When you concentrate your mental and physical energy on single purpose, dormant forces begin to surface and re-ignite to support your desired outcome. Choose your goals carefully and engage your powers of visualization, affirmations, positive patterns of self-talk, and act-as-if strategies to feed your mind..8. The mind hold a tremendous desire to be positively stimulated and to experience success. The mind thirsts for your instructions and follow-through to achieve. Again, what you put in will gage the results you derive. So select your choices carefully for a positive outcome. When you passionately pursue your goals your mind will support you and attract opportunities to fulfill your desires.
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David Schaefer is an entrepreneur and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. If you are searching for a profitable and easy work-from-home income source, check out a super EZ marketing program. You keep 100% of your sales and earnings are paid within 24 hours! Go to http://DailyIncomeMarketing.com --- Also follow David at http://twitter.com/YourIncomeNow
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Conquer The Fatigue Habit

2010-02-04T14:25:00.004-05:00

Conquer The Fatigue Habit:
Take Control With A Positive Perspective
.More often than you can imagine, fatigue may be nothing more than an annoying habit. We are not talking about physical exhaustion from hard labor here or a chemical imbalance. This reference is about the mental fatigue caused by reinforcing self-limiting habits that are counterproductive.
.It is so easy to establish habits of boring, dull, or even down right negative attitudes and routines. This happens when you choose not to exercise control over your mental health. It is a rut that allows for worry and negative thinking, which can eventually undermine self-confidence, lower self-esteem, and even cause you to feel demoralized. In turn, this reinforces the belief that you are feeling fatigued or sluggish.
.You have a choice in how you feel and how you view the world. It is an illusion to believe that you have no options.
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People who really enjoy life and capture the best there is to experience have learned to exercise self-discipline and manage their lives. If you have regularly felt fatigued from self-defeating beliefs and thoughts since you cannot remember when, it is imperative that you finally recognize your actions and decide to do something about it. The past does not have to determine your future.
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If you are consistently experiencing overwhelming fatigue, it is time for you to find out why. It is always a smart move to consult a physician to clearly rule out any fundamental physical or mental concerns. If your doctor does not identify a serious cause for your fatigue, then it may be time for some self-imposed changes.
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One's feeling of mental fatigue can quickly take a change for the positive, as illustrated in the following scenario:
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Let's say you are continually sensing fatigue and you cannot imagine feeling any other way. Now, the phone rings and you answer it with a less than enthusiastic demeanor. The caller identifies herself as an attorney for someone close to your family who has died. You think to yourself, "I was feeling lousy before, now I'm feeling even worse". But then the attorney informs you that the deceased did not have any remaining family to leave his fortune. And, he chose to leave his entire estate of two million dollars to you.
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Yep, in an instant you became a multimillionaire. Are you still feeling fatigued? Imagine that, all of sudden you have chosen to no longer feel bored and tired. You are now exhilarated and motivated. Where did that reserve of energy come from? Has your perspective changed?
.One of the most effective ways to offset mental fatigue is to be clearly aware of the thoughts and choices you make. When you consciously decide to manage your decisions and your life, you are no longer waiting for things to randomly happen for you to feel better.
.It is your choice to be active, creative, and joyous. It is a matter of consciously taking control. Why waste precious time relinquishing yourself to happenstance and weariness? Just as you can succumb to self-imposed fatigue, you can choose to engage the habit of being mentally stronger and happier.
.David Schaefer is an entrepreneur and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. If you are searching for a profitable and easy work-from-home income source, check out a super EZ marketing program. You keep 100% of your sales and earnings are paid within 24 hours! Go to http://DailyIncomeMarketing.com --- Also follow David at http://twitter.com/YourIncomeNow
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Transform Overwhelm and Setbacks Into Positive Outcomes

2010-01-09T14:07:00.003-05:00

Learn To Prepare Yourself For Outward Success

Discover how to overcome doubt, mental clutter, tolerations, and resistance that undermine, distract, and sabotage your personal growth and actions for success.
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It is possible to turn overwhelm, mistakes and setbacks into successful change by using these struggles to your advantage.
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However, it is important to understand that if you are going to transform from a difficult course to a path of positive patterns, the shift must originate from within you.
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To positively change and grow you need to realize that success or failure is a reflection of your authentic inner world. What exists within you is what will be reflected outwardly.
.Your priorities and actions must be set by clear thinking and a productive mindset. Before you begin structuring your outside world, prepare yourself within. Your values, beliefs, knowledge, the way you think, and the choices you make will determine the results you derive.
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Implementing this inner approach for positive change will help to create the foundation and sustaining motivation for successful action.
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As you tap into more clarity of thought, you begin to identify the gap between where you are and where you want to be. The steps you need to take to achieve your desired change become apparent and constructive action is more promising.
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When you learn to transform your struggles to outward successes by working from within, you establish focus and become willing, ready and motivated to make the necessary commitment and changes for advancing personal growth and actions for the outcome you want to achieve.
.David Schaefer is an entrepreneur and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. If you’re searching for a simple online income source, check out a super EZ marketing program. You keep 100% of your sales and earnings are paid within 24 hours! Go to http://DailyIncomeMarketing.com --- Also follow David at http://twitter.com/YourIncomeNow
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Can You Identify Your Life Priorities?

2010-01-01T17:36:00.005-05:00

For More Life Satisfaction,
Answer These 8 Revealing Questions
.Are you experiencing a fulfilled life? Do the different areas of your life seem to work in harmony? Taking a closer look at how you view the priorities in your life may bring about some surprising answers.
.To help establish an overall view of your present life, take a moment to survey 8 major areas that impact the lives of most people.
.There is no particular order to the 8 areas of life. It is more important with each area that you earnestly identify your present status and then clearly consider your desired level of satisfaction. When considering each area of life, you may notice that perhaps some changes might be to your liking.
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In working through this process, many people gain a greater insight as to where more balance may be desired. "Balance" here refers to your particular formula for life satisfaction, not that each area equals the other. Each of us experiences growth and change, and sometimes we get stuck. So, it is important to be flexible, to periodically reassess your current picture, and then adjust your actions to achieve your desired level of satisfaction.
.As you honestly assess your situation, you will increasingly realize that each of the 8 areas are interconnected and impact one another to some degree. Only you can determine the level to which you want to move forward, your timeline, and the balance that works best for you. However, keep in mind that stepping outside your comfort zone and stretching yourself can help to create greater achievement and satisfaction.
.What are your answers to these 8 primary areas of your life?..1. Family -- How are your relationships with family members? How can you improve and/or provide more support for those relationships?
2. Financial -- What is your present financial picture? How can you improve your money management? Do you have a plan for your financial future?
3. Personal Growth and/or Spirituality -- Do you advance your personal development on a regular basis? If you are so inclined, do you nurture your spiritual growth?
4. Physical Environments -- How do you feel about the comfort level of your home and work surroundings? How do you manage "clutter"? What improvements do you want to make?
5. Physical Health -- Do you address the critical areas, like eating habits, exercise, sleep, weight, and hygiene? When was your last physical exam? What health-related improvements do you want to make?
6. Recreational and Creativity -- Do you take time for personal leisure? Do you relax and have fun? Do you have creative outlets in your life? How would you improve the quality of these areas?
7. Social and Relational -- Have you nurtured friendships that bring you enjoyment and support? Do you have a more personal intimate relationship? What improvements would you make?
8. Vocational -- How does your present vocation compare to your desired career? Are you advancing in your work environment? What changes would bring you more satisfaction professionally, personally, and financially?
.David Schaefer is an entrepreneur and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. If you’re searching for a simple online income source, check out a super EZ marketing program. You keep 100% of your sales and earnings are paid within 24 hours! Go to http://DailyIncomeMarketing.com --- Also follow David at http://twitter.com/YourIncomeNow
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Goal Setting Requires A Plan Of Action

2009-12-01T09:32:00.004-05:00

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back.. . . that is exactly what happens when your goal does not include a clear plan of action.
.Of course, you must first set an attainable goal that you truly want to achieve, one that you can passionately commit to accomplishing. Be sure to write down every detail that must be a part of what you envision for a successful result. Doing this the first time can seem a bit involved, but it is well worth the effort.
.After you have established your goal and identified the necessary components, then organize a path to achieve the goal into sequential stages. Create an action plan to achieve each step along the way. Think of this as mapping the path to your destination. Also be sure to set a predetermined milestone that clearly marks when you have successfully completed each stage. Take the opportunity to celebrate your success when you reach each milestone.
.The plan of action approach to reaching a goal provides a constant reference of what you have completed and what still needs to be done. Otherwise, a goal can sometimes seem out of reach or elusive. Attaining the ultimate goal is unlikely if you are floundering, backtracking, or running in circles.
.If you need a place to begin the process, start by writing down your goal in specific and motivating language. For each goal write down how you plan to achieve your desired outcome. Include time frames and clear milestones to measure your progress. As you implement your plan expect to make modifications to shore up or improve the route. Allow yourself to be somewhat flexible if you find a better way to reach your goal.
.When you become proficient at goal setting, the process becomes second nature. But, always make sure you have an action plan for each goal and a clear target in mind. You will soon discover how you can interconnect different goals, whereby they support one another for overall successful achievement.
.David Schaefer is an entrepreneur and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. If you’re searching for a simple online income source, check out a super EZ marketing program. You keep 100% of your sales and earnings are paid within 24 hours! Go to http://DailyIncomeMarketing.com --- Also follow David at http://twitter.com/YourIncomeNow
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Make Room For Positive Living

2009-11-20T14:32:00.003-05:00

Conquer The Negatives
To Truly Experience Positive Living
.If you are struggling to generate the gumption to move forward because of negative baggage, it's time to take positive action..You may be dragging around feelings from a disappointment, a failure, or a negative image from the past which is getting in your way. If that's the case, recognize it, deal with it constructively, and decide to make a positive change in your thinking.
.Now, what we're talking about here is what many people refer to as being in a rut, lacking motivation, feeling stuck, or focusing on negative emotions. A circumstance that is usually, more or less, a short term occurrence. If, however, you are dealing with a concern that goes much deeper than this, do not hesitate to take healthy action and ask for help from a qualified source.
.Negative feelings and images that fester and are constantly revisited can markedly stall attempts to begin fresh and move forward. Both negative and positive self-images are very powerful, and attempting to live with both simultaneously is a clash of brain power that simply doesn’t work. Think of it as one cancelling out the other.
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Unless you decide to take control, negative thinking and images have a way of continually bombarding your outlook toward a downward spiral. Such thoughts just seem to feed on themselves, resulting in behavior that only supports being stuck in your tracks.
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A conscious choice to release negative thoughts and images must be made in order to allow for new and positive experiences to occur. Doing this gives you the power to let go of limiting beliefs and to change your perspective. It usually requires you to step outside your comfort zone — but that is where most success really takes hold.
.In summary, if you find that your thoughts and actions are holding you back from gaining positive traction, then it's time to make a change. Embrace the concept that the more your thoughts are focused on the positive, the less room there is for the negatives to creep in and take hold.
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Conquer The Negatives And Make Room For Positive Living!
.David Schaefer is an entrepreneur and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. If you’re searching for a simple online income source, check out a super EZ marketing program. You keep 100% of your sales and earnings are paid within 24 hours! Go to http://DailyIncomeMarketing.com --- Also follow David at http://twitter.com/YourIncomeNow
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2 Success Tools: Imagination and Visualization

2009-10-21T14:09:00.007-05:00

Use Your Imagination
To Visualize Successful Results.
Before you can accomplish a goal it is imperative that you clearly see the goal in your mind. This includes using your imagination to visualize the goal as already successfully achieved. And, it is important to keep this process as simple as possible.
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One reason people fail to see a goal through to completion is because they tend to complicate the process. Eventually you will want to fashion your goal with more details. But, you need to establish a clear and simple message that the mind can easily and quickly visualize over and over again.
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to achieve a goal:
Author: Max Steingart - http://tinyurl.com/yzkc9p3
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"Your mind is your mental workshop. You can build anything you want in it. Visualize what you want. See it, feel it, believe in it.
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Make your mental blueprint, and then begin construction. See things as you would have them be instead of as they are.
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Use your imagination to perceive your new reality, even when it is not fully materialized. Remember, you must first clearly see a thing in your mind before you can do it.
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Your imagination will show you how to turn possibility into reality.
The beginning of your success is in your imagination.
First think, then organize your thoughts into plans.
Then transform your thoughts into reality by taking some positive action.
.See the things you want as already yours.
Think of them as yours, as belonging to you, as already in your possession.
Picture yourself as having already achieved your goal.
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Dreams and ideas can cross continents and oceans.
They go anywhere you can go.
What you see is what you get."
.David Schaefer is an entrepreneur and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. If you’re searching for a truly successful online income source, get the FR.E.E MaxPro System Report and Audio at: http://MaxProIncomePlan.com — Also follow David's marketing tips and insights at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer
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Create More Rewards Than Regrets With Goals

2009-10-12T12:54:00.003-05:00

Well Established Goals
Lead To Greater Success

Establishing goals can be one of the most significant actions a person can take toward realizing a life of happiness and fulfillment. Without clarifying what you want to accomplish and a plan to achieve specific results, it is just too easy to float from one event to another with no lasting success.
.So often children seem to bounce from one activity to another, believing that life will simply go on forever. And, unfortunately, many of these same kids become adults without learning how to infuse definite life goals. That is, establishing and taking action on goals that will help create a life where there are more rewards than regrets.
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Here are 2 major reasons for establishing goals:
.1. A goal provides clarity and a vision to work toward.
.2. Well-established goals supported by committed action usually leads to greater fulfillment.
.If you think establishing goals in your life is too much work or not worth the effort, you couldn't be more wrong. All you have to do is look at anyone today or in history who has achieved any significant success and you will find that setting and pursuing goals was involved.
.The process and value of employing goals can work for every individual. To create and achieve a goal is simply a choice that has the potential for lasting rewards. If you have the desire to accomplish something in your life, no matter how small or how big, and you take positive action to attain it, then you are pursuing a goal.
.Make sure that each selected goal is meaningful to you and that you are willing to see it through until it is achieved. Following this approach will certainly contribute to a life of more rewards than regrets.
.David Schaefer is an entrepreneur and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. If you’re searching for a truly successful online income source, get the FR.E.E MaxPro System Report and Audio at: http://MaxProIncomePlan.com — Also follow David's marketing tips and insights at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer
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The Fast Track To Success

2009-10-05T17:20:00.005-05:00

Setting And Actively Pursuing A Goal
Absolutely Accelerates Success
.“Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal.”
- Thomas Jefferson
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Goals charge us with desire and push us outside our comfort zones, causing us to challenge ourselves to grow and achieve. They give us the momentum to advance even when things are distressing or seemingly insurmountable.
.The individual with a strong goal and a clear vision of a desired outcome deeply embeds potential success in the subconscious mind. Thus, allowing the mind’s generative and sustaining power to attain goals in the least amount of time and with the least amount of physical exertion.
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Strong, clear goals accelerate our subconscious activity, causing us to unconsciously zero in on our target 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Little by little you achieve actualization, as all your abilities and mental powers become engaged to that end.
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It is shocking, but in North America today:.
Only 5 percent of the population has formed goals for their future.
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Only 1 percent have actually taken the effort to write their goals down.
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Nearly 95 percent of the people in our society do not have clear, concise, written goals.
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The average person spends more time planning their vacation than their lives.
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Without goals and plans to reach them, you are like a ship without a rudder . . . sometimes drifting aimlessly and sometimes going full steam ahead in random directions. People without purpose accomplish very little over a lifetime. They tend to be very busy, always moving, going, spending, and doing . . . confusing busyness with accomplishment.
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Goals can only be achieved once they’re conceived. If you haven’t created your goals, then you’re taking action in random areas of existence and completing random tasks. You are not accomplishing and advancing your potential.
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David Schaefer is an entrepreneur and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. If you’re searching for a truly successful online income source, get the FR.E.E MaxPro System Report and Audio at http://MaxProIncomePlan.com — Also follow David at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer

Self-Talk – Every Thought And Word Has Power

2009-09-11T13:11:00.005-05:00

Positive Self-Talk
Is Your Secret Tool For Success.Do you know that every cell in your body is affected by every thought you have ... every word you say to yourself?
.Whether or not the Self-Talk you engage in is good or bad, it affects what you believe, the attitudes and feelings you hold, the actions you take, and the results you produce.
.A positive pattern of Self-Talk is one of the strongest, most effective components of personal growth and self-management. When you take the time to consider what you’re about to say (and its potential impact), it is important to understand that you are imprinting those very words as “the gospel” on your subconscious mind -- where habits are strongly embedded.
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For some perspective on how you talk to yourself, ask these questions and see how you immediately respond:.• Do you mentally berate yourself when you make a mistake?
• Do I accept what you say when it is negative?
• Do I really know when your outlook needs a tune up?
• Do I skip the solution when you suspect a problem?
• Do I identify why an idea can't work before you recognize why it can?
• Do I struggle through projects when others breeze through them?
• Do I disparage or discredit your feelings?
• Do I attempt positive, action-oriented goals, yet they evaporate?
• Do I know how to effectively implement positive, lasting change?
.Learn how to properly feed your brain with right thoughts and words, and you will discover a powerful method for positively impacting your life forever.
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Here are 5 reasons that positive Self-Talk actually works:.1. The positive and effective use of Self-Talk, silently or aloud, can dramatically impact the subconscious mind for lasting change.
.2. You actually activate healthy, productive chemicals and electrical responses in the brain that spontaneously work for you … instead of against you.
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3. Positive Self-Talk gives you the essential, action-focused means to make the changes you want and need … even if you have not been able to accomplish that in the past.
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4. You learn a practical, easy way to live your life by active intent … rather than passive acceptance.
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5. You strengthen your will, beef up your success-oriented self-concept, and gain deep-rooted self-assurance.
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For practically every habit you want to change, you can create a better, more productive Self-Talk that will advance desired change and results.
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The Responsibility Factor For Success

2009-09-03T10:36:00.004-05:00

Are Your Actions Mostly
Responsible Or Irresponsible?
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The answer to the question "are your actions mostly responsible or irresponsible?” can actually be quite revealing. And the right answer is a serious one if your intention is to experience personal and career success.
.When you commit to a project or task, do you believe it is important to follow through until it is properly completed? Or, does your accountability only last as long as you feel the task is fun or new?
.If the responsibility you take on only seems to work until the initial excitement wears off, it is a pretty safe bet you have a habit of eventually being irresponsible with most tasks. And, if that’s true, that behavior often bleeds over to your interaction with people. You can consider this irresponsibility as a red flag that your actions are simply not going to lead to long-term successful outcomes. That is, unless you truly decide to change your behavior when it comes to fulfilling responsibility.
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The person who sees commitment as a responsibility to complete a task, even when confronted with obstacles, certainly has a greater likelihood of experiencing successful results. This individual understands what it means to be accountable for their actions.
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The difference between acting responsibly and being irresponsible usually comes down to a person’s understanding of commitment and adaptability.
.Where do you fit in with the following definitions?
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a pledge or promise to do something (for oneself or for others)
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Adaptable:
able to adjust oneself to new or changed circumstances
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Dependable:
that can be depended on; trustworthy; reliable.Responsible:
involving accountability, obligation, or duties.Irresponsible:
lacking a sense of responsibility; unreliable.If you are at a crossroads about what responsibility means to you, carefully consider the results you ultimately want to achieve. The actions you take are observed by people who can support you if they feel you are worthy of their time and effort. You do not live in a vacuum. In other words, people who gain the success they want generally do not accomplish it alone.
.Also, there can be a strong connection with self-esteem and honestly being a responsible person. Do you want to be the kind of person that you can depend on when tasks need to be done? Do you want others to see you as being dependable? If not, your journey toward success will be a constant struggle.
.David Schaefer is an entrepreneur and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. If you’re searching for a truly successful online income source, get the FR.E.E MaxPro System Report and Audio at: http://MaxProIncomePlan.com — Also follow David's marketing tips and insights at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer

Investigate A Work From Home Business

2009-08-04T16:16:00.005-05:00

Today's Entrepreneur Operates
A Home Based Business
Imagine for a moment that you are sitting in your comfortable office at home. You are beginning the day with enthusiasm about the prospects of what your personal efforts will produce. At your discretion, you decide what, how and when the necessary tasks will be done.
.You understand that your income is contingent upon your performance as an entrepreneur. You have chosen to take on responsibilities that will certainly be hampered by challenges and setbacks. But, you have a mindset of positive expectancy and you plan your work accordingly.
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Careful consideration has been given to the status of your personal finances and how you will handle expenses and surprise expenditures. Your goals have been realistically set and your plans to succeed are prepared with confidence and a measure of flexibility.
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Your loved ones understand the purpose of your endeavor and have agreed to support you.
What was just described may seem like a fairytale set up for changing one’s life from living under the structure of management in a traditional job. But, right now, people all over the world are making this sweeping conversion to home based businesses.
.In fact, men and women from all walks of life are quietly amassing handsome incomes by hunkering down with their work from home enterprises. At no time in our history has there been such a clear opportunity to take action for operating one’s own small business. The technology that is now available, such as the Internet and marketing techniques, provides a very real means for competing with larger businesses.
.To get started in your own home based business there are several fundamental guidelines that should be considered. First, it is important to research the business possibilities that fit well for a work at home enterprise. Then decide which one best matches with your interests, abilities, and personality. Next, realistically set your goals, plan your strategy, and carefully put into action the details of your new enterprise.
.Today there are hundreds, if not thousands, of well-designed marketing programs that are ready to be implemented. In other words, unless you are a start-from-scratch person, many of these marketing programs are ready and mostly work on ‘autopilot’. In this case, the work is dedicated to driving targeted traffic to the program you are operating.
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There is one word of caution that unfortunately needs to be addressed. That is, while there are so many outstanding business opportunities to choose from, there are also those that are not above board (they are scams). When you finally find the enterprise that suits your needs, absolutely do your research and make sure your choice is reputable.
.Keep in mind that to start a business from home does not mean “all or nothing at all.” Most people begin their enterprises on a part-time basis and continue working their jobs until the home business provides the greater income.
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The bottom line goal of having a home based business is to know that your time and energy is dedicated toward a potential income that has no ceiling, the chance to live without the constraints of financial worry, and to give you the time to do the things you truly enjoy.
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David Schaefer is an entrepreneur and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. If you’re searching for a truly successful online income source, get the FR.E.E MaxPro System Report and Audio at: http://MaxProIncomePlan.com — Also follow David's marketing tips and insights at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer
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Internet Marketing Requires Commitment

2009-08-01T10:20:00.006-05:00

Avoid Online Marketing Programs
That Say 'NO Work Required'
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If you are like many Internet marketers you have forged ahead with hopes of earning immediate and long-term income from your online efforts. To pursue that goal is certainly admirable, and an achievable one. That is, if you associate yourself with the right marketing program.
.It can be pretty tough to narrow your search to find that ‘right marketing program’. Of course, every affiliate or network marketing program claims that they have the best product and the biggest income potential. And, unfortunately, the claim that these benefits are possible with ‘NO WORK REQUIRED’ is appearing more frequently.
.Finding the online marketing system that has a product that is in demand is one thing, but finding one that doesn’t require any work on your part . . . well, that simply isn’t realistic. Every truly successful Internet marketer will tell you that the income can be phenomenal. But to do it right does require constructive and consistent effort to accomplish positive results.
.Once you pull your head out of the clouds and clearly accept that any worthwhile online marketing program does require commitment and earnest action (work), then you’re on the right track. And, any program that professes otherwise should be a warning to you that something is not right. If they’re proclaiming one ‘untruth’, how many more are hidden under their guise?
.Now, that doesn’t mean that a well designed and potentially profitable Internet marketing program can’t run like a finely tuned machine. In fact, that is precisely what you should be looking for . . . a program that is ‘systems based’ (mostly automated). This will vastly decrease labor-intensive involvement and allow you to concentrate your time in the areas that will produce the most return on your investment (ROI). A ‘systems’ approach does not rely on a human to complete every step from promotion to finalizing the sale.
.In other words, find a marketing program that has an in-demand product, is forthcoming about the effort required, and has pretty much automated each step within its marketing funnel.
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People from all walks of life are definitely earning handsome incomes from marketing products or services on the Internet. But these folks entered the arena with realistic expectations and did their research to find a systems based program with an in-demand product(s). And, they clearly understand to avoid any marketing program that in any way declares that there is ‘NO WORK REQUIRED’.
.David Schaefer is an entrepreneur and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. If you’re searching for a truly successful online income source, get the FR.E.E MaxPro System Report and Audio at: http://MaxProIncomePlan.com — Also follow David's marketing tips and insights at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer

Automate Your Online Marketing Business

2009-07-20T15:24:00.008-05:00

3 Successful Guidelines of
Internet Marketing - as practiced by The MaxPro System
.In successful Internet marketing there are fundamental guidelines that clearly work to your advantage. Three of the basic guidelines are to sell big ticket items, plan your work to do it once, and implement what the successful marketers have already learned.
.The MaxPro System created by Darren Salkeld is a prime example of how these guidelines are practiced. This particular Internet affiliate business was designed for work at home entrepreneurs who want to earn extra money part-time or for those who want to implement a full time online business.
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The guidelines that are most successful fall within an automated (systems) approach to online marketing.
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Here are the 3 Basic Guidelines for
Successful Internet Marketing:
.1. Sell Big Ticket items. Whenever possible, avoid spending your time and energy on small ticket products, such as $7 and $17 ebooks. Think about that for a moment. How many of these low priced items would you need to sell to make about $1000?
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Wouldn’t it be better, for example, to expend the same effort to sell a product at $250? Then you only need 4 sales to reach $1,000. The MaxPro System adheres to that guideline, and it is a huge marketing advantage for participants of the program.
.2. Plan your work to do it once. In other words, set up your system so it can work on autopilot. The most successful marketing operations complete their sales with a systems approach, thus avoiding the need to keep repeating a labor intensive process with each transaction.
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Today, the systems techniques used in marketing on the Internet are surprisingly simple to apply. The MaxPro System masterfully utilizes this approach to attract prospects, present the offer, and to complete one sale after another.
.3. Implement what the successful marketers have already learned. Why bother to “reinvent the wheel.”? Many marketers have gone before you and they have worked through the challenges of trial and error.
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The creator of the MaxPro System, Darren Salkeld, spent untold hours studying the masters and applying their best methods for online marketing success. And, as a result, he has quietly become an Internet millionaire. Darren has since proceeded to teach his successful marketing steps to individuals who want to prosper as he has.
.Darren Salkeld’s superbly designed “marketing funnel” incorporates the 3 basic guidelines previously mentioned, plus unique techniques that he has developed. In fact, he has so carefully set up the automated MaxPro System that the affiliate's primary job is to generate targeted traffic to their individually owned website addresses. And, Darren made sure that thorough training in properly building traffic is provided to each affiliate.
.Thousands of people each year attempt to take part in marketing products and services on the Internet. However, only a handful take the time to learn the fundamental guidelines that lead to potential success online. Unless you are a super savvy computer geek and a marketing guru, your best approach may very well be to align yourself with a proven automated marketing system..
.David Schaefer is an entrepreneur and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. If you’re searching for a truly successful online income source, get the FR.E.E MaxPro System Report and Audio at: http://MaxProIncomePlan.com — Also follow David's marketing tips and insights at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer
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Kick Your Mindset Into Gear for Goal Achievement

2009-07-09T17:27:00.004-05:00

Do you have a crystal clear vision of what you want?
. . . or how to visualize your goal?
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The person who has followed their dream and become successful in their pursuit knows the initial and sustaining steps toward success. They have clearly established a vision of exactly what they want to achieve, prepared a plan of action, and have figured out how to maintain their motivation to accomplish their goal.
.One of the biggest reasons most people struggle to reach their destination is they simply do not have a crystal clear vision of what they want or how to visualize their goal as already attained.
.Unfortunately, many of us were not taught as children how to think about the process of achieving our dreams. However, it is never too late to learn how to accomplish desired results when the goal is important enough.
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If you truly want to pursue a goal, you must, without reservation, believe that you want the expected result and know that you deserve it. Think about that last statement for a moment. To know that you truly believe in what you want and that you deserve the end result can sometimes be a tricky mind game. Take the time to make sure you actually want the goal strongly enough to passionately stay the course. To go after something just because it seems like a good idea will most likely not sustain you through the inevitable obstacles that appear along the way.
.Ask yourself, can you clearly see a contrast between your current status and what you want as your goal’s ultimate result? In other words, is the difference between the two big enough and is the desire strong enough to passionately motivate you?
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If you have honestly decided to go after your goal, then it is time to establish an absolutely clear vision of your expected result as if it has already been accomplished (as already attained). This is an important element of your belief system and your self-motivation. Your mindset is critical. That is, how you feel about your goal, how you express that to yourself, and how you’re going to achieve it.
.This mindset part usually works best if you understand how it involves the subconscious mind. It is outstanding if you are enthusiastic about achieving your goal. But if you want to give the journey a real boost, then consider how you can nurture your subconscious mind to acceleratethe process.
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Your subconscious mind is infinitely more powerful than your conscious mind and it does not know the difference between a truth and a lie. That means that whatever you tell your subconscious mind repeatedly over time, it will believe. If you tell yourself that can’t do something, it will believe that as fact. Likewise, if you tell yourself you are happy and wealthy, it will believe that as well.
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It is important to know just how precious each word you tell yourself is to your mindset, motivation, and success. If you are in reality telling yourself that you are incapable of attaining your goal while you are trying to reach it, the conflict may very well sabotage your efforts.
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Here’s a tip about feeding your subconscious mind with nurturing thoughts: Write down the vision for your goals in a series of affirmations. The wording should be written in the first person and should be stated as if it were already true. For example, “I am so happy with the love of my family and the tremendous success I enjoy in my work.” Or, “In just 3 short months I have made 6 additional sales to increase my income by $5,000.” Remember your subconscious mind accepts your input as fact, so select your words carefully. Throughout each day, take time to say your affirmations silently and aloud, or even write them down again and again.
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Kick your mindset into gear to achieve your goal. Clearly establish a vision for the goal you want to achieve, prepare a plan of action, and nurture your mindset for success.
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David Schaefer is an entrepreneur and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. If you’re searching for a truly successful online income source, get the FR.E.E MaxPro System Report and Audio at: http://MaxProIncomePlan.com — Also follow David's marketing tips and insights at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer
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Online Article Marketing Tip - The Title

2009-06-15T16:41:00.003-05:00

Article Marketing:
Use A Descriptive Keyword-Rich Title

There are a variety of ways to promote your Internet business and to help generate traffic to your website or capture page. One of the most effective and economical methods is to write an article that offers real value for the reader. This method can generate free traffic, build link popularity, and attract your target audience. However, article marketing only works best when proven key elements are properly implemented.
.One of the most important elements of article marketing is to create an article title that clearly identifies the content. It is important to use keywords that quickly catch the attention of readers and the search engines. Think of the title as a headline to a news article, where each word is critical to the description. In other words, in as few words as possible, the reader understands what the article is about.
.When readers use the Internet to find information, they usually begin by entering descriptive keywords into one of the major search engines or directories. Your goal is to create a title for your article that corresponds to the words that they most likely will enter.
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After all, if your article title does not surface as a result of a reader's search entry, then your article will not be read. You can write prize-winning content (and end it with a signature paragraph to reach you for more information) but that will not mean much if the article never reaches your target audience.
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When an article title is carefully created it will help to place the article higher up in the search engine results. Sometimes the specific words selected will be the natural consequence of the articles purpose. However, it is wise to utilize one of the keyword software tools that are readily available to help in this process. You may be surprised to find out which keyword phrases most people actually enter when searching for their topic. There are many free and fee-based keyword software programs to access. Simply use a search engine to find one that will work best for your purpose.
.Article marketing is a very effective way to establish yourself as an "expert" on a particular topic. It is considered one of the favorite methods to create interest in a product or service because it can be very economical and viral. You can write an article and submit it to directories at no cost. That is, unless you chose to job-out the writing or submit it to a fee-based article directory.
.Well written articles are notorious for spreading throughout the Internet, surfacing in search engines, directories, blogs and so on. But, always keep in mind that the best article in the world must have a descriptive, easy-to-understand title that includes keywords that will catch the attention of readers and the search engines.
.David Schaefer is a success coach and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. Visit David at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer
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2 Basic Terms Of Online Marketers

2009-06-01T16:28:00.005-05:00

Quick Definitions of 'Internet Marketing' and 'SEO'.
There are two Internet terms that often need clarification for entrepreneurs who are new to online promotion of a product or service. Those terms are 'Internet Marketing' and 'SEO'. So, here are the 'cliff notes' definitions.
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What is Internet Marketing?
.Internet marketing, also referred to as online marketing, web marketing, Internet advertising, or eMarketing, is the marketing of products or services over the Internet. A broad range of tools and tactics are used in the execution of Internet marketing and can range from email newsletters to paid advertisements on third party websites. Due to its flexibility and global reach, businesses of all sizes can greatly benefit from the proper use and implementation of Internet marketing.
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What does SEO stand for?
.SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. SEO is the process of improving the volume and quality of visitors to a website from search engines via “natural” or “organic”, non-paid for results. Typically, the closer to the top of the list that a website appears when a search is conducted, the more targeted visitors will click on the link to that website. SEO occurs both on a website and off the website in order to properly coordinate results in all search engines.
.David Schaefer is a success coach and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. Visit David at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer
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Transform Struggle To Success

2009-05-06T12:46:00.007-05:00

Prepare Yourself Within
For Outward Achievement

Discover how to overcome doubt, mental clutter, tolerations, and resistance that undermine, distract, and sabotage your personal growth and actions for success.
.It is possible to turn overwhelm, mistakes and setbacks into successful change by using these struggles to your advantage.

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However, it is important to understand that if you are going to transform from a difficult course to a path of positive patterns, the shift must originate from within you.

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To positively change and grow you need to realize that success or failure is a reflection of your authentic inner world. What exists within you is what will be reflected outwardly.

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Your priorities and actions must be set by clear thinking and a productive mindset. Before you begin structuring your outside world, prepare yourself within. Your values, beliefs, knowledge, the way you think, and the choices you make will determine the results you derive.

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Implementing this inner approach for positive change will help to create the foundation and sustaining motivation for successful action.

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As you tap into more clarity of thought, you begin to identify the gap between where you are and where you want to be. The steps you need to take to achieve your desired change become apparent and constructive action is more promising.

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When you learn to transform your struggles to outward successes by working from within, you establish focus and become willing, ready and motivated to make the necessary commitment and changes for advancing personal growth and actions for the outcome you want to achieve.
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David Schaefer is a success coach and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. For a FR.E.E Report and Audio CD on Breakthrough Success, go to: http://DiscoverMillionDollarDesire.com -- and see David's marketing tips and insights at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer
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Quick Look: Setting and Achieving Goals

2009-04-14T12:03:00.006-05:00

No Way Around It ...
You Must Set Your Goals
and Work Them to Achieve Results

After determining what you want to accomplish, with the end result in mind, establish both short and long term goals for your target. Make sure your clearly written goals are worthwhile, achievable, crystal clear, supportive and measurable. Set specific time frames for each goal.

Once you have refined your written goals and created a plan-of-action, find ways to work your plan throughout each day. Consistently remind yourself of your goals and passionately pursue them.
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David Schaefer is a success coach and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. Visit David at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer.
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Perks of Business Ownership

2009-04-13T13:57:00.003-05:00

Millionaires Say Business Ownership
Can Offer Financial Success and Happiness

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If you are contemplating a shot at entrepreneurship or if you are presently struggling with your own business, you may want to see some facts that could possibly inject some motivation to help you persevere with you dreams.

Running your own business. That is how half of all millionaires have made their money, according to a survey by American Express and the Harrison Group. When millionaires were asked a variety of questions about business ownership and the perks they experience, they provided some very interesting insights.

Read more ...

David Schaefer is a success coach and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. Visit David at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer.

Accelerate Goals By Visualizing

2009-04-09T17:19:00.004-05:00

Yes, you can actually speed up
the achievement process!

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The use of visualization is one of the most effective ways to accelerate the achievement of a goal, but it is probably the most under-utilized success tool available.

Unfortunately, most people simply do not take advantage of this powerful technique to advance their desired results. But that can be reversed quickly if one will seriously consider the benefits to be derived from well-formed goals being vividly pictured in the mind.

Read more now ...
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David Schaefer is a success coach and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. Visit David at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer

Responsibility in Action = Success

2009-04-08T14:26:00.005-05:00

Decisions, Actions and Results
Are Your Responsibility
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To experience a purposeful, balanced, and fulfilled life

... it is imperative to accept responsibility for the choices you make. This includes what you think, the beliefs you hold, the decisions you make, the actions you take, and the results you derive from those activities.

There is only one person responsible for the quality of life you live. That person is you. Read more now ...

David Schaefer is a success coach and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. Visit David at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer
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Feeling Stuck?

2009-04-08T10:30:00.009-05:00

If you seem to be stuck,
unable to gain momentum
... to advance toward what you really want to achieve ...

You may be dragging around OLD negative images and disappointments.

Except for learning from those experiences, it is important to let go and allow NEW opportunities a chance to grow and nourish.

David Schaefer is a success coach and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. Visit David at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer

Just How Precious Is Your Time?

2009-04-07T16:50:00.005-05:00

It is amazing how we fritter away
PRECIOUS TIME
as if there's an endless amount

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Here's an idea: just take a second to look back. Now think about how fast has time passed since you graduated from high school, learned to ride a bike, experienced your first love, landed your first real job?

Learn to manage your time and value its importance in your life.

Read this recommended article: http://tinyurl.com/6q2hjk

David Schaefer is a success coach and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. Visit David at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer.

Social Networking is Cool ...

2009-04-06T09:17:00.008-05:00

Social Networking is Cool ...
But a Little Caution is Wise
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Social Networking is a cool way to share ideas, exchange information, and to market products or services (when done properly).
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But, it is wise to institute a little caution when expressing details on any Social site. Remember, whatever you post is then public fodder -- and then you have no control over how your information will be used from then on.
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Of course, if all goes well, your illuminating post will positively spread to places that will offer value for all your readers (and you).
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Also visit: https://twitter.com/davidschaefer

Yes, Goals! Go back to basics for success

2009-04-03T12:31:00.006-05:00

Goals Establish Purpose and the Mindset for Success

See the HOW TO details here: http://tinyurl.com/ct6tvm

David Schaefer is a success coach and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. Visit David at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer

Create Traffic for Online Marketing

2009-04-01T12:31:00.007-05:00

8 Ways to Generate Traffic
for Marketing Success

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For any Internet business to succeed, generating TRAFFIC is absolutely essential. That is, finding and implementing ways to entice potential buyers to read, see or hear your sales message and then to opt-in for additional information or to purchase. Without generating traffic, it is unlikely anyone will see your message (unless they perhaps stumble upon it).
.If you want to attract customers or clients, you must constantly be instituting competitive methods for creating interest and action from your target market. Your target market is the group you have identified as seriously potential buyers of your product or service.
.Above all, you do not want to simply spend your time, energy, and money advertising to just anyone who will possibly listen --- that is extremely ineffective. When generating traffic, the process needs to include research and discipline when finding your possible buyers and reaching them in a way that is most profitable.
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Consider these 8 traffic generating methods:.1. Use Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising, such as Google's AdWords or similar programs by Yahoo or MSN. This method does require a learning curve, so take the time to investigate how this process is successfully implemented. When you do this right, the results can be profitable. But, if you do not do your homework, it can be a very expensive learning process.
.A good place to begin is to study the tutorials provided by Google's AdWords website. Then, you will also be able to find loads of additional training available by doing an online search. There is no end to the ebooks, videos and courses on the topic of PPC advertising.
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And, a here's tip: to get your sea legs, you may want to start this advertising method with one of the PPC programs other than Google. It can be a little less expensive.
.2. Learn the science of effective keyword selection. Here, again, the novice will find that there is a bit of learning curve. But, when you do get the hang of researching and picking relevant keywords or phrases, you are likely to attract more targeted prospects. And, when the search engines pick up on your high ranking keywords, your message is likely to be viewed by more people. A pay-per-click ad has a better chance of appearing in the initial search results pages. There are a number of very good keyword search tools.
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3. Create an opt-in page where visitors provide their name and email address for further information. The opt-in page may be called a squeeze page, a capture page, an opt-in sales page or a variety of other names. But, the bottom line is that the prospect voluntarily provides their contact information and it is added to your auto-responder mailing list.
.It is this list of prospects and customers that becomes your cherished source for future sales. Prior to obviously promoting a product or service, begin to develop a relationship with newly listed prospects to establish credibility. It is important for people on your list to view you as someone they can trust.
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4. Create newsletters and special announcements to send out to your auto-responder list of subscribers. Establish yourself as an “expert” on your particular topic. Give your prospects or customers a reason to do business with you.
If you are communicating effectively with your list, you will generate additional traffic by giving your readers a reason to forward your message or to share details about your particular product, service, or promotion with others.
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5. Write articles and press releases. By writing and submitting articles to the article directories, you implement a marketing method for potentially long-term exposure. At the end of the article you ad short informative copy about your product or service with a link to get additional information.
.Submitting a press release about your product or service can create a sense of urgency and value to what you are marketing. The structure of the press release depends on the topic and where it is submitted.
.6. Implement the use of Viral Marketing. This is where you take the opportunity to include your website address and a short promotional blurb to sources that are likely to be shared by others.
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With this marketing method, people can become so intrigued with the message or information you provide they feel compelled to pass it along to others. For example, you can attach a creative or informative message or link to various types of media -- such as an article, some variation of gossip or buzz format, a funny video or entertaining game.
.7. Join forums or discussion sites to gain information and to share your knowledge. Research forum websites for your particular topic, observe the communication exchanged on these sites, and eventually contribute value to establish your credibility as an “expert.” As with articles, you can ad a brief blurb about your product or service and include a contact link.
.8. Exchange or trade links with other websites. This can be a great way to build business relationships with owners of other website or blog, and this method is free to inexpensive. Do a search for websites that will compliment the product or service that you offer. Chances are the other website owner will consider this a good move as well.
.By showing each others website links, it brings additional attention to the sites -- and the search engines like to see incoming links. Also, when visitors see your link shown on someone else's site, it may appear to be an implied endorsement.
.The above methods for generating traffic only represent a fraction of the tools you can use to achieve marketing success. However, these 8 traffic generating tools have proven to be well worth your time, effort and expense when properly implemented. More information about these and other methods can easily be found by doing an online search.
.David Schaefer is a success coach and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. Visit David at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer
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Carefully Compose The Email Subject Line

2009-02-01T14:51:00.006-05:00

The Subject Line Of Promotional Emails
Must Create Curiosity

The goal of an email subject line is to entice the reader to open the message. A smartly written subject line has a good chance of accomplishing that goal if it is eye catching, concise, and creates a strong sense curiosity.
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What are some simple guidelines for creating email subject lines?
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For anyone who has written promotional email copy, one of the biggest challenges is coming up with a subject line that can get the reader to open the email. Especially when you realize that online prospects are regularly inundated by a multitude of email subject lines.
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Even the most experienced online marketers are challenged to come up with new and provoking copy for email subject lines. Many of the gurus say use whatever works. Experiment, observe what other marketers are doing, and test different variations of the copy to find out which one produces the best results.
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One of the most common mistakes email writers make is trying to actually sell their promotion within the introductory subject line. The purpose of the subject line is to only stimulate enough interest so that the reader is motivated open the email, to see what is inside.
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If you fail to create a subject line that catches the reader’s attention, most likely your email will be deleted in a nanosecond.
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Likewise, if you offer too much information in the subject line, the reader either accepts or rejects that limited content and usually sees no need to open the email.
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Should the subject line be personalized with the receiver's name?.
If you ask this question of successful online marketers, you will usually get one of three responses.
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... absolutely include the name
... it is just not that important anymore
… only if it naturally fits the line of copy
.Some marketers feel the consumer is now numb to the overuse of including personalization. Yet, psychologists will tell you everyone loves seeing their name, and it creates a connection with the visitor. The bottom line is that you will have to test this for yourself. When it comes to including the receivers name, much depends on where, when and how the subject line copy is used.
.The more important question is whether including the receivers name in the subject line can help to increase results. Many savvy marketers believe it does add value if it is done appropriately. In other words, do not include personalization simply for the sake of using the name. If you are going to use someone’s first name in the subject line, make sure it flows with the copy and does not come across as forced. Employ a writing style that is conversational and creates curiosity.
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The email subject line is a curious piece of copy. It encompasses very few words and is often purposely vague. The reader’s attention must be captured and enough interest created to have the email opened. So few words, but absolutely critical if the email itself will ever be read.
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David Schaefer is a success coach and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. Visit David at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer

Boost Brain Activity With Self-Talk

2009-01-05T15:25:00.006-05:00

5 Reasons Positive Self-Talk Really Works
Boost positive BRAIN activity with effective SELF-TALK.

Learn how to properly feed your brain with right thoughts and words, and you will discover a powerful method for positively impacting your life forever!

1. The positive and effective use of Self-Talk, silently or aloud, can dramatically impact the subconscious mind for lasting change.

2. You actually activate healthy, productive chemicals and electrical responses in the brain that spontaneously work for you … instead of against you.

3. Positive Self-Talk gives you the essential, action-focused means to make the changes you want and need … even if you have not been able to accomplish that in the past.

4. You learn a practical, easy way to live your life by active intent … rather than passive acceptance.

5. You strengthen your will, beef up your success-oriented self-concept, and gain deep-rooted self-assurance.

For practically every habit you want to change, you can create Self-Talk that will advance desired change.
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David Schaefer is a success coach and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. Visit David at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer

Tapping Into Your Natural Genius

2009-01-01T17:16:00.008-05:00

Hidden Potential
Within the Subconscious Mind.

Understanding the potential hidden within the subconscious mind can be invaluable.

To truly effect worthwhile and long-term change toward achieving what matters most to you, your affirmative thoughts must reach the subconscious mind. It is said that as much as 90 percent of ones behavior and beliefs are the result of what the subconscious mind accepts.
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Author Michael Gelb, a recognized pioneer of creative thinking, accelerated learning, and innovative leadership, writes: Brain researchers estimate that your unconscious (subconscious) data base outweighs the conscious on an order exceeding ten million to one. This data base is the source of your hidden, natural genius. In other words, a part of you is much smarter than you are. The wise people regularly consult that smarter part.

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When you tap into the subconscious mind with your new behavior or change of habit, this very special place will work amazingly well for you. While this process does require commitment and a consistent pattern of repetition of the right thoughts the benefits are enormous. Think of it as a treasured storehouse of knowledge and wisdom which is constantly supporting you and attracting ways to help achieve your desires, even though you are not always aware of it.
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It has been shown that if you earnestly practice the exercise of feeding your mind with well-chosen information for at least 20 to 30 consecutive days you will have an excellent chance of impacting the subconscious mind for positive change. This concentrated effort on a given change of thought will reward your discipline and conditioning.

.Rather than letting your environment control your life, you will be astonished at how your subconscious mind can energize and support you when you learn to consult it and nurture it with the information that serves you best. As a result, you soon discover a significant change in the way you think, feel and act. For some people this is a subtle process and for others it is blaring quantum leap, but either can reveal successful effects.
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David Schaefer is a success coach and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. Visit David at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer

New Goals Require New Change

2008-12-01T17:44:00.006-05:00

Are You Willing to Grow and Change with New Goals?.When you think about your goals and objectives, are you nurturing these goals with your emotional reactions of faith, hope, belief and other prosperous emotions? Or are you filled with worry, anxiousness and an ever-present response of ‘Where IS it?' ?
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Certainly, never ending patience with your goals isn’t the answer to manifesting them. If something takes longer to manifest than you want it to, you’re bound to feel frustrated. But you do need to watch your reactions since you are literally pouring energy into your outcome when you react and emote.
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The next time you feel discouraged that your goals aren’t coming to fruition as quickly as you’d like for them to, consider the possibility that you’re resisting the very wisdom you’re supposed to be learning through this process.
.When we embark on a new goal we often think we’ll get the luxury of staying the same while getting to enjoy a new accomplishment. It doesn’t always work that way.
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As soon as we set new goals the Universe agrees with us that this is what we shall have and enjoy. Then we’re asked to grow and change and release limiting thoughts, beliefs, emotional patterns and behaviors that don’t energetically don’t match our desired goal.
.Sounds like a reasonable exchange, doesn’t it?
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So, the next time you feel like screaming in frustration that you don’t yet have what you want, stop and consider what you might be resisting instead. It might just be the thing you want most.
Strive to be truly aware of what you’re energetically sending out into the world, and your creations; and aim to be at peace and to flow with the things you desire.
.Author: This article, originally titled "For More Happiness & Prosperity, Watch How You React to Your Goals, Objectives," was written by Melissa Van Rossum. She is the creator of the TruAwareness process, which is revealed in her book "All You've Ever Known." Melissa's teachings show one how to deepen their intuition to live a happier, authentic and more rewarding life. Visit her at: http://www.AllYouveEverKnown.com/blog
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New Affiliate Marketer Fundamentals

2008-12-01T17:08:00.008-05:00

5 Key Action Steps
for the New Affiliate Marketer.
Affiliate marketing is clearly one of the most popular business opportunities available for the individual who wants to market online. The ability to tap into the Internet for an unlimited selection of products and services to promote is truly one of the tremendous advantages of our time for entrepreneurs. And, there is a huge market of prospective customers with whom to share your story.
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In affiliate marketing you promote other people's products and in return receive a share of the sale price..The path to becoming a successful affiliate marketer can sometimes be a little tricky. But with the proper information and training the rewards can be lucrative. The purpose of this article is to discuss the initial considerations and approach to becoming an affiliate marketer.
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Here are 5 Key Actions for the New Affiliate Marketer to seriously address:
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1. Desire to learn and to take action
Without proper guidance the unfamiliar territory of online marketing can be a bit intimidating and overwhelming. Learning the tricks of the trade will help set you on the right course and give you an invaluable edge over the competition. Proper knowledge of what works in affiliate marketing at any given time is vital for success.
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2. Willingness to invest in the process and work smart
One has to be willing to invest time and effort, even when the desired outcome seems slow. Sometimes new affiliates can see fairly quick financial results, but usually the process takes a little time and patience. It is wise to choose your mentors and training materials with forethought. While there are outstanding training guides for a high price, there are also informative low-cost materials as well. And, with persistence, you can find successful marketers who are generous with their guidance and often free advice.
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3. Do your homework, set a plan-of-action and take action
Do your homework to find a tested and proven step by step program that will help you learn how to select products and services to promote. Make a commitment to be disciplined in your approach to conducting business. Avoid the temptation to constantly jump from one affiliate program to another. A methodical approach from the outset will stave off many potential mistakes. But, do not merely read and take notes. You must take action and implement what you learn.
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4. Dig in with dogged determinationDetermination means never giving up. It means staying focused and motivated. One classic behavior of new affiliate marketers is impatience, and that is where many newbies repeatedly stumble and fail. It is important to establish a long-term view of affiliate marketing and to build the process as with any successful business practice. Do it right and stay the course.
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5. Expect to be successful
It is imperative to begin your affiliate marketing adventure with positive expectancy. In other words, expect to be successful. In spite of the times when things just do not seem to move along fast enough or when an action does not work out as anticipated, keep moving forward. Learn from materials, mentors, and mistakes and strengthen your desire to succeed.
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David Schaefer is a success coach and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. Visit David at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer
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A Positive Mindset Produces Success

2008-11-17T14:58:00.005-05:00

The Mind Thirsts for Nurturing Input
and Positive Outcomes

The mind thirsts for your input and follow-through to achieve. This part of you that feels, perceives, and reasons is designed to solve problems and to help you reach the goals that you give it.
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The thoughts you choose to contribute toward your desired outcome gage the results you derive.
.Here is a good mental exercise to focus on what you really want: Think of your mind as a clean slate, where you have the opportunity to nourish and empower it with only the healthiest thoughts, beliefs, and intentions.
.Now, realizing that your mind wants to experience positive outcomes and take its instructions from you, what exactly is it that you want to invest so that you can experience the greatest return for your efforts?
.Your mind holds a tremendous desire to be positively stimulated and to experience the feeling of success. In the words of Thomas Edison, “If we did all the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.”

David Schaefer is a success coach and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. Visit David at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer
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Benefit From Twitter Social Networking

2008-11-17T14:01:00.007-05:00

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What is Twitter? Well, on the Twitter login page it is introduced as: a service for friends, family, and co-workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing?.The concept of Twitter at first glance appears to offer a very unique method of communicating with people for casual banter. However, if you are marketing in any way on the Internet, this can be a powerful platform for providing information and for generating traffic.
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When entering a message (known as a Tweet), the user is forced to communicate effectively, because the content is limited to 140 characters. It does not take long to figure out how to concisely get your Tweet across.
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If Twitter is new to you, perhaps you have not yet grasped its true potential. It definitely has to be one of the best free traffic generators on the Internet. Its simplicity and accessibility has made this tool extremely attractive to over two million users, and that figure seems to be growing exponentially..Once you register to participate on Twitter.com, you will begin to follow other Twitterers. But, the real key for you as a marketer is to generate your own followers. Thus, giving you the opportunity to get your message out quickly and easily..As with any marketing headline, the goal of the Tweet is to capture the readers attention and lead them to where your moneymaker content is located (sales page, opt-in, article, etc). Within your 140 characters you hopefully entice the reader and provide a short hyperlink.
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Beyond the linked message area, the perks of this site are multifaceted. The page begins with an automatic welcome that introduces you to the reader and invites them to become a follower. Next, in a personal information area in the upper right corner of the page you can embed a link to a web page and provide a brief bio.
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Of course, if you are going to encourage folks to follow you (or to retain followers), your Tweets need to offer value. For the Internet marketer there can sometimes be a fine line between responsibly leading someone to more information or using a platform to blatantly spam an unwanted message..Take the opportunity to promote your Twitter page whenever possible. Place your Twitter link on your website, blog, ezine, article signature box, and so on. For example, this is my link: http://twitter.com/davidschaefer, and I encourage you to there and sign up.
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Twitter.com includes a few more features not mentioned here – just visit the help section. And, everyday creative entrepreneurs are offering new products and services to independently support and expand the use of Twitter. The most important point is to take advantage of Twitters simplicity, effectiveness, and potential marketing reach.
David Schaefer is a success coach and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. Visit David at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer

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Take A Closer Look At Your Goals

2008-10-11T17:11:00.010-05:00

Is The Goal You’re Chasing Actually Yours?
Is it possible that you are not achieving the personal and financial success you desire because you simply never took the time to really focus on what YOU actually want?
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Maybe what you've heard, tried and done is completely wrong for you. Perhaps you have been trying to accomplish someone else’s dream. Maybe another person’s idea of success sounded great to you. So, you decided to jump on board.
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Have you consistently felt that something wasn’t quite working in your favor? How often do you feel stuck? Do you seem to hit that brick wall over and over again? And here’s the kicker: are you truly enjoying whatever it is you’re going after?
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Take a close look at what you have been chasing. Is it really what you want or what you think you should be doing? If you have been pursuing what equates to another person’s goal, then it is time to stop and shift gears.
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The only dreams and goals you can successfully achieve are your own – the ones that originate from you. Everyone has their own talents and abilities. Each one of us must apply those attributes in our own way. That is why it is so important to truly look within and decide on what YOU want to accomplish and how YOU are going to pursue YOUR particular goal.
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If you are going to achieve personal and financial success, the process must begin with you and have your own DNA stamp on it. When you decide on a goal, it needs to excite you. The goal must include your passion to accomplish it. If you enjoy the journey, you have a far greater likelihood of successfully achieving your goal – both personally and financially.

David Schaefer is a success coach and writes on the topics of personal development and Internet marketing. Visit David at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer
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Knowing what you want is the first step

2008-10-10T16:51:00.009-05:00

How To Get Anything You Want in Lifeby contributing author and entrepreneur Lisa Diane

Getting what you want in life is much easier than most people imagine. In fact, getting what you want requires less effort and frustration than not getting what you want..So, if that's true, then why are so many people unhappy, frustrated, living in lack and generally miserable in their lives? The answer is simple. Most people don't know what they want. And you guessed it, there's no way to get what you want if you don't know what you want..As children we were very good at knowing what we wanted. We lived "in the moment" and had very clear desires and expectations to be met. If we got what we wanted we were happy and content. If we didn't get what we wanted we would throw a fit, pout and let everyone know just how unhappy we were. What clarity we had. There was no question of what we wanted and very little that could stand in our way of getting it.
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So what happened?.As soon as we were old enough to understand, our parents changed the rules. They went from satisfying our every demand (which was usually in the form of crying and screaming for a bottle, to be held, for attention or for a toy or other object that was out of our reach) to using that awful two-letter word. NO!
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NO! You can't have that. NO! We can't afford that. NO! You don't deserve that. NO! You can't always get what you want. Because I said, NO!.We started out knowing exactly what we wanted and getting it. Then we spent the next 16 years of our lives having our parents and teachers tell us NO we can't always have what we want. They taught us to be "realistic" and not to expect too much. They said, "That's life - get used to it!".Don't misunderstand me. I'm not suggesting that children should be given everything they ask for with no thought of others or their own well-being. However, these negative messages of NO! NO! NO! only create a belief in people that they can't have what they want and they shouldn't ask for it..The first step in having what you want is knowing what you want..Think about it for a minute. Do you really know what you want?.Most people I ask don't have a clue. The best they can do is tell me what they don't want. How about you?.This is a question that should not be answered lightly. You should spend some quiet time off by yourself, really looking deep inside for all those needs, wants and desires that have gone unrecognized for so long..Once you know what you want, getting what you want is a simple process that anyone can use to create the results you desire in life. You truly can have anything you want -- KNOWING what you want is the first step..This short article is an excerpt from "When You Can Walk on Water Why Take the Boat?" by Lisa Diane – where she writes about creating any result in life you desire.
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A Success Mindset Is Required

2008-09-04T08:50:00.018-05:00

A Mindset for Success
Produces Remarkable Results

Discover These 9 Contributing Factors

The ability of the human mind can serve us beyond our wildest imaginations. It has an unlimited capacity to learn; and when properly nurtured, it promotes clarity of thought, achievement, and even longevity of life. Taking responsibility for the successful activity of your mind and deliberately stimulating it for productive output can reap tremendous rewards.

It is easy for us to project our mental activities toward external matters instead of looking within ourselves and intelligently utilizing the natural gifts of the brain. But, introspection is precisely where success begins and effective action gets processed.

When you understand that the mind is where imagination, inspiration, belief, change, and self-discipline must take place, and you begin to infuse powerful insights and techniques to structure the process, the potential results can be remarkable.

Taking control of your mental faculties and nurturing them to their best advantage provides significant inroads toward accomplishing your important goals. For example, you learn how to overcome doubt, mental clutter, tolerations, resistance, and other self-limiting obstacles which can undermine, distract, and sabotage your personal growth and actions for the success you envision.

To help you find greater clarity toward achieving what matters most to you, carefully consider how you can begin to implement some or all of the following 9 key action steps for a successful mindset. Once you realize the potential impact these points can have in your life, you will certainly want to make them a part of your everyday action plan for success.

1. Understand that happiness and success originate from within you. It is the world inside you that creates the conditions of your life. To positively change and grow you must truly realize that success or failure is a reflection of your inner world. Put another way, what you reveal outwardly depends on your inner thoughts and beliefs and how you decide to process and act on those elements. Once this is understood and actively addressed, inward and outward success can nurture one another and contribute to personal happiness and the life you desire.

2. The mind holds a tremendous desire to be positively stimulated and to experience the feeling of success. This part of you that feels, perceives, and reasons thirsts for your input and follow-through to achieve. In other words, your brain is designed to solve problems and to help you reach the goals that you give it. Think of your mind as a clean slate, where you have the opportunity to nourish and empower it with only the healthiest thoughts, beliefs, and intentions. The thoughts you choose to contribute toward your desired outcome gage the results you derive.

3. Choice of thought and beliefs shape your life. What you think about and believe is what you attract to your life. Clearly, thinking positively and actions of integrity beget the opportunity for more positive results. Likewise, negative, limiting or defeating thoughts beget the likelihood of negative results. Have you heard others declare that you should be careful what you wish for (say or think) as you may very well get it? There is truth in those words, and it can work for or against you. The way that you interpret or explain things to yourself is critical in determining who you are as person and the outcomes you experience.

4. Decisions, actions, and results are your responsibility. To experience a purposeful, balanced, and fulfilled life, it is imperative to accept 100 percent responsibility for the choices you make. This includes what you think, the beliefs you hold, the decisions you make, the actions you take, and the results you derive from those activities. There is only one person responsible for the quality of life you live. That person is you. By accepting full responsibility for your decisions, actions, and results, your approach going into any endeavor is optimized for the potential of a more positive outcome.

5. The mind concentrates on a single thought at any given time – use it wisely. If you accept that the mind holds a single thought at any given time, it would then seem advantageous that each thought should be truly constructive and contribute to your life. Perhaps that would not be realistic 100 percent of the time, but working toward a more effective choice of thought is certainly a better alternative than living with self-limiting or disempowering thoughts.Learn to swiftly replace negative thoughts with positive, productive, or inspiring ones. It takes practice to do this consistently. But, you will find as you develop this insight and habit of capturing worthwhile, energizing thoughts, negative thoughts will be inhibited and eventually lose their power.

6. Know that your thought patterns are habits, and some habits need to be changed. Like most habits, you can change your patterns of thought. This includes what you think about and the best use of your mental energy. Often, we succumb to thinking patterns which do not offer much value. It is easy to become stuck with the same thoughts and beliefs, speaking the same words, and repeatedly doing the same things. Such a pattern can stifle creativity, learning, and opportunities for a more interesting and adventurous life. Learn to identify your patterns of thought and recognize where, or if, change is needed. But, you must be diligent when making changes, as familiar patterns (habits) which are not serving you well are deeply entrenched and new thinking patterns take time to establish.

7. Self-image must be nurtured. Each of us has our own native abilities, signature strengths, learning styles, and personality traits. As you move through your daily life, your self-image can support or sabotage your efforts. It can mean the difference between feeling inspired and taking action or being apathetic and remaining stagnate. An immediate way to begin addressing this issue is to take note of the mental pictures you hold of yourself. Are those images in alignment with what you actually desire for your life? If they are, that is outstanding. Continue to nurture and support yourself. If, however, after an honest self-appraisal, you feel a change is required to match the self-image you want, then figure out what change is necessary and make a commitment to accomplish it.

8. Goals require belief, commitment, and persistence. After determining what you want, with the end result in mind, establish both short and long term goals which are worthwhile, achievable, crystal clear, and measurable. Know why these goals are important to you and what inspires you to achieve them. Then courageously commit to your goals with specific time frames. Do not let fear, false starts, adversity, or other people derail your pursuit. Believing in the outcome determines the outcome. Know that you deserve what you want and that you will achieve your goal. Hold fast to your vision and maintain your focus.

9. The subconscious mind is central to your success. To truly effect worthwhile and long-term change toward achieving what matters most to you, your affirmative thoughts must reach the subconscious mind. It is said that as much as 90 percent of ones behavior and beliefs are the result of what the subconscious mind accepts. And, it has been shown that if you earnestly practice the exercise of feeding your mind with well-chosen information for at least 20 to 30 consecutive days you will have an excellent chance of impacting the subconscious mind for positive change. Rather than letting your environment control your life, you will be astonished at how your subconscious mind can energize and support you when you learn to consult it and nurture it with the information that serves you best. .

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Recapture Your Dreams

2008-08-13T15:17:00.005-05:00

Have Your Dreams Diminished Over Time?
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Have you ever wondered why your once exciting dreams have somehow lost their luster? Perhaps you haven't positively attended to your plans, or maybe it goes a little deeper and getting off track has evolved over time.
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To embrace and achieve the mindset that leads to the success you truly desire, a shift in thinking may be necessary. Often, after years of trying to get ahead and following the directives of other people, we lose site of our own aspirations. Getting back to your dreams and nurturing their growth can sometimes be a challenge. But it is a challenge worth taking on.
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As children we start out with innocence, a sense of invincibility, and the natural ability to imagine exciting possibilities. Then, as we grow and enter society we are increasingly surrounded by people bombarding us with limiting beliefs and diminished images.
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Little by little our belief that anything is possible is often whittled away and we seem to accept a diluted version of what we had hoped to achieve. Some people are fortunate enough to slip through the deluge of the 'can't - don't - no way' mentality.
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However, most of us, as we grow into adulthood, find a time in our lives when we must choose between being inundated by self-defeating patterns or to take control and consciously decide to reverse the damage. Optimally, the choice is to participate in successful ways to nourish the mind and reach for imaginative and ambitious goals. This is called Success-Minded Thinking and it takes practice to get the mindset where you want it.
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Consider this exercise: Begin by making a list of all the things you believed in before you were told they were impossible. Do this without any editing. For now, just get your imaginative thoughts noted. Keep adding to your list, and new ideas are okay too. Bring your dreams and creative ideas back to the surface You may want to take several weeks to let your thinking percolate.
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When you feel that you have captured a healthy list of possibilities, then begin to view them with an open mind. Warning: with all the old tapes of what you should and shouldn't do playing in the back of your mind, you may need to really work on that 'open mind' concept. Keep in mind that this is your life and your future that you are addressing. So, allow yourself to consider how your recaptured dreams and new ideas can possibly be engaged in your life.
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After identifying what you want to act on, begin to establish clear goals and action plans for achieving your desired results. You must make a conscious choice to participate in successful ways to nourish your mind and act on imaginative and ambitious goals. Engage in Success-Minded Thinking to pursue the dreams you want to fulfill in your life.

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Financial Success Eluded You?

2008-07-21T16:21:00.018-05:00

"Financial Success and Happiness Are Not Overrated"

If you are not making the money you desire ... if you are not living the lifestyle you truly deserve, there is a reason. You have not yet delt with the core issue for your success.

The issue has nothing to do with any of the many different programs, plans, or systems being offered all over the Internet, snail mail or in the media.

The bad news is, chances are you have purchased more than your fair share of these programs. And probably haven't made much financial return from that information.

The good news is, even though it can often seem elusive, you can discover your path to whatever the good life means to you (and banish the bank account blues) ... once you understand what the one reason is that has been holding you back. Strangely, that one issue does not begin with money --- money is the result.

It is frustrating to be standing at the threshold of a whole new life of fulfilled dreams and not be able to quite grasp it. As discouraging as the journey can seem, financial success and happiness are not overrated and they are attainable. That is, if you address the foundation for your pursuit.

To understand how to properly begin the process, take a moment to visit a site that offers you a powerful and free audio program. This informative resource can get you on the right track.

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Fear Is An Insidious Virus

2008-06-16T14:48:00.013-05:00

Do Not Fumble
with Fear!

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"Fear is an insidious virus. Given a breeding place in our minds it will eat away our spirit and block the forward path of our endeavors." - James F. Bell

An awareness of fear can actually be of benefit, as it cautions us of potential harm. But, to be consumed by fear and to allow it to negatively impact your hopes, dreams and goals is very detrimental.

It is imperative that you learn to direct your thoughts and choices where they will do the most good toward your desired outcome. That means not allowing fear to creep in, take over and create a deluge of doubt and ongoing uncertainty.

If allowed to fester, unnecessary fear and worry can suck the life out of you. It can dramatically, and often silently, invade all areas of your life --- robbing you of physical, emotional and social productivity.

How do you counter the type of fear, worry and insecurity that is not really an immediate threat? You must learn to channel your thinking toward what is most important to you. In other words, take control of your thoughts and actions.

Remind yourself of the reason for your goal and why it will be of value when it is accomplished. Re-examine the steps you want to take in order to achieve your goal. And then take immediate action and begin moving forward. If you truly immerse yourself in going for your goal, the fear that was plaguing you will begin to evaporate.

Bottom line: do whatever it takes to see past your fear and take positive action toward the goal that is most important to you. Take control and change your focus from the fear to what you want and can do. If you feel that you need help to move forward, get it.

We all experience thoughts that can undermine and derail our mood, intentions, and actions. It is how we decide to respond to those thoughts that make the difference.
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The Geese Are Natural Team Players

2008-05-04T11:27:00.020-05:00

A Lesson In
LEADERSHIP And TEAMWORK
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Have you ever wondered why migrating geese fly in a "V" formation?
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As each bird flaps its wings, it creates uplift for the bird following. In the "V" formation, the whole flock adds at least 71% more flying range than if each bird flew alone.
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Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to fly without the support of the others . . . and quickly gets back into formation. And if the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back within the formation and another goose flies at the point position.
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Like geese, people who share a common direction and a sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier than those who try to go it alone.
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People certainly can learn from the geese, and realize that ultimately their success depends on working as a team . . . taking turns doing the hard tasks and sharing leadership.
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Geese in the rear of the formation honk to motivate those up front. A note here: it is important that 'honking from behind' be encouraging. Otherwise, it is just . . . well, honking.
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When a goose gets sick or wounded, two other geese drop out of formation and follow it down to help and provide protection. They stay with the unhealthy member of the flock until it is either able to fly again or dies. Then these remaining geese launch out again to either catch up with their group or join another passing flock.
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The geese offer us some basic lessons in leadership and teamwork. It is definitely an example to keep in mind as we attempt to achieve our goals in the most productive manner.
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Is Your Mind Arranged for Happiness?

2008-04-02T14:57:00.010-05:00

"Happiness Is Something
You Decide On Ahead of Time"

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So often people allow others to determine their outlook, or circumstances to dictate their perception of life. We make choices throughout each day of our lives and those choices can be our own or we can turn that power over to other elements, including the weather.
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If you stop to think about the decisions you make and how they impact your happiness, wouldn't it be best to own those choices and act upon your life with actions that bring you happiness -- rather than chaos, indecision, or negative thinking?
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When you throw a pebble in a pond you see a ripple effect moving outward. That is precisely what occurs in your life whether you decide to be happy or unhappy. It is a choice, and it should be a conscious choice. When the ripple effect is filled with a postive outlook and good intentions, the impact can be enormously empowering for you as well as those around you. The alternative usually limits possibilities and puts a real damper on ones outlook of life. Which choice would you prefer?
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Is your mind arranged for happiness?
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Planning Is The Route To Success

2008-03-25T16:26:00.013-05:00

From Dream to Fruition,
Planning is Essential
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Dreaming and visualizing a desired outcome is the beginning of all great ventures, and creating a sequential plan to fulfill the goal is critical. Then implementing the plan builds a foundation to support and realize the fulfillment of that dream.
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Although the dream may be tweaked here and there along the way, it is clearly better than attempting to achieve a goal by trial and error. When potentially wasted steps are eliminated, then momentum develops and the distance toward achieving the goal is greatly shortened.
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"Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success." - Stephen A. Brennan
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Once a specific goal has been set, it is imperative to develop a detailed written plan for its achievement. When preparing a plan, always clearly keep the successful end result in mind. Soon it will become apparent that each step toward the goal builds upon the previous step. Any fear and uncertainty begins to shrink and confidence in the foundation becomes more solid and achievable.
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It is important to note that the specific written plan should include absolutely every objective, detail, and resource available to accomplish the goal --- it will serve as a comprehensive road map to the desired destination. It is essential to establish a well-constructed plan for the dream to productively reach fruition.

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Stuck? Maybe It's Time To Reboot!

2008-02-14T11:49:00.011-05:00

"Everyone Needs a Break Now And Then"
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We all experience times when the task, the moment, or the day just isn't working for us. Perhaps you didn't get enough sleep, or you haven't been eating right, maybe you've been laboring with some troublesome issue, or the body simply is not cooperating.
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With caffeine, nicotine, or other mind-body boosting agents aside, maybe you simply need to push away from whatever it is that's plaguing you and take a break. It is amazing what a change of scenery or a complete change in thinking can do to nourish and revitalize your mindset.
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Think for a moment how you can be almost instantaneously transformed when you hear something that strikes you as really funny or you're pulled out of your own thoughts to someone else's experience. A change of thought or place can literally alter that feeling of being stuck.
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For the person who simply doesn't feel productive or of value if not constantly focusing on a worthwhile task, "pushing away" for awhile can be a real challenge. In fact, the feeling of guilt and wasting precious time undermines the very idea of "taking a break." But, do it anyway!
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If at first you feel uncomfortable stepping outside your present need to forge ahead (even though you're probably not at the top of your game), do it anyway! This is why we repeatedly hear about people coming back from even a short vacation feeling refreshed and ready to attack their goals with a new outlook.
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Once you get into the habit of finding out what works for you to "reboot" your mindset, the action will get easier and more effective. Maybe it's a walk around the block, a 30-minute video or DVD that always makes you feel good, or calling someone special. It just takes a little imagination. But, you will discover that when you return to that brick wall you were fighting against, things will definitely look different.

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People Always Pass Failure On The Way to Success

2008-01-22T11:16:00.001-05:00

"All Successful People Do This"

There is a perspective that one needs to keep in mind when things don't go as planned. That is, people always pass failure on the way to success. The key element of failing is to learn from the experience, reevaluate, and move forward --- all successful people do this.

"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another
with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Winston Churchill

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Failure is a significant part of the learning process. It is important to accept that we learn by trial and error. Think of the process like this: get started > make mistakes > listen to the feedback > tweak what needs to corrected > and keep moving forward toward the goal.
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When you "fail" to achieve what you had in mind, you are of no less value. You have actually increased your value by the knowledge you have gained --- if you are willing to make mistakes and learn from the experience.

Perhaps you have discovered a route to avoid, or a new path has surfaced, or new sources of help have appeared. When people succeed in acquiring their goals, it is because they persist toward the desired end result in spite of the obstacles that pop up (and it is very rare when unexpected challenges don't occur).
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Fear of failing does not have to be a part of your mindset. That is, if you change your perspective and know that the path toward your goal will most likely have challenges --- all worthwhile goals require tenacity.
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Remember, all successful people learn from experience and move forward!

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Establish a Plan to Reach Your Goals

2007-12-19T11:17:00.001-05:00

"One Step Forward, Two Steps Back"
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. . . that is exactly what happens when you don't establish a plan to reach your goals!
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In other words, without clear milestones toward the direction of your goals, floundering, backtracking, and running in circles usually becomes the norm.
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Rather than waste precious time, create a short action plan for each of your goals. Think of each plan as a map to reach your destination. With this map you will clearly see the path you want to take --- a constant reference to keep you on track. Without such a plan of action, a goal will often seem out of reach or elusive and hitting your target is unlikely.
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If you need a place to begin the process, start by writing down your top 5 goals in specific and motivating language. For each goal write down how you plan to achieve your desired outcome --- include a time frame and milestones along the way to measure your progress. As you implement your plan expect to make modifications to shore up or improve the route. Allow yourself to be somewhat flexible when you discover a better way to attain your goal.
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When you become proficient at goal setting, the process will become second nature. But, always make sure you have an action plan for each goal and a clear target in mind. In the process, you will also see how you can interconnect your goals, whereby they support one another for successful achievement.

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You Must Nurture Success-Minded Thinking

2007-11-23T17:19:00.001-05:00

"You Become What You Think About
Most Of The Time."
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In order to accomplish a successful result, you must begin with a mindset that sufficiently prepares you to implement the actions necessary for a positive outcome. In other words, simply jumping into an action without first properly preparing your thoughts for the process is like showing up for a job interview without an appointment or any worthwhile forethought. If that's not self-sabotage, what is?
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To achieve actions that consistently support the outcomes you desire, take the time to invest in "success-minded thinking." That involves a vision of your desired end result, a plan for the actions that truly favor your success, and believing that the outcome you want is what will occur.
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There is a workable philosophy at the core of success-minded thinking. That is, you become what you think about most of the time. If you constantly think about the possibility of failure, that's most likely going to be your outcome. However, if you consciously make the effort to think in positive terms, where you visualize your successful accomplishment --- and when negative thoughts arise, immediately replace them with constructive thoughts --- then you are definitely on the right track.
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Should you decide to take this advice to heart, then realize that you will experience increased success every single time you consciously focus on your more favorable thinking patterns and implement planned actions for your desired outcome. Like any worthwhile endeavor, practice will make the process easier and increasingly more achievable.
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Success-minded thinking can initially be challenging for many people. Particularly when you consider that expecting the possibility of failure has been the norm for years. But, once you truly understand that "you become what you think about most of the time," your perspective takes on an entirely new and fresh outlook toward achieving success.
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Grow and Nourish from New Opportunities

2007-10-28T10:10:00.001-05:00

Release the OLD, Allow the NEW
"Learn to Let Go and Gain a New Perspective"

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If you seem to be stuck, unable to gain momentum -- to advance toward what you really want to achieve -- you may be dragging around OLD negative images and disappointments. Except for learning from those experiences, it is important to let go and allow NEW opportunities a chance to grow and nourish.
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Past negative images that are festered and constantly revisited can markedly stall attempts to begin fresh and and move forward. Both negative and positive self-images are very powerful, and attempting to live with both simultaneously is a clash of brain power that simply doesn't work -- essentially, one cancels out the other.
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Unless you decide to take control, negative images have a way of continually bombarding your thoughts toward a downward spiral. Such thoughts just seem to feed on themselves, resulting in behavior that only supports being stuck in your tracks.
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A conscious choice to release negative thoughts and images must be made in order to allow for new and positive experiences to occur. This gives you the power to let go of limiting beliefs and to change your entire perspective. It usually requires you to step outside your comfort zone -- but that is where most success really takes hold.
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Motivation = Preparation and Focus

2007-09-28T09:29:00.001-05:00

"Get Motivated, Stay Motivated"

Create The Right Mindset
and Keep Destructive Thinking At Bay

How to Get Motivated and Stay Motivated is a challenge everyone struggles with at one time or another. The difference between consistently successful people and those who frequently feel stuck is understanding that productive action and results depend on preparation and focus -- and 99% of that preparation is in the mindset. In other words, to experience positive action, one must first experience positive thoughts (preferably to the point of actually visualizing a successful outcome -- as if it is already attained).
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Self-Motivation naturally exists when there is a contrast between what is presently happening in one's life and what one definitely wants to happen, and they are determined to experience the desired result. However, without proper preparation to doggedly move forward, ruinous negative self-talk creeps in and stalling out tends to occur.
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The problem is that most people don't prepare a crystal clear vision of what they want to accomplish or how they are going to achieve it. To truly go after a meaningful goal and be motivated, one must set a plan into place that includes practical sequential steps as well as a mindset that supports a positive result.
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Let's shift fast-forward to the mindset: To help reduce or eliminate nagging struggle in establishing motivation and keeping self-motivated, it is important to understand that the subconscious mind is infinitely more powerful than the conscious mind. The subconscious mind does not know the difference between a truth and a lie. ==> Digest that thought for a moment, because it is at the heart of achieving the necessary mindset to Get Motivated and Stay Motivated. The repetitive information fed to this powerful part of the mind is what it is going to believe!
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If one constantly degrades their actions or self-worth, that is exactly what the subconscious mind will believe -- and it will strongly reinforce that belief. Knowing the impact this part of the mind plays, the better choice is to carefully deliver constructive, postive thoughts. When negative or destructive thinking surfaces, stop it dead in its tracks and immediately replace it with supportive, positive self-talk. Feed the subconscious mind exactly the thoughts and vision desired -- preferably, as if it is presently happening. "I am a successful entrepreneur" is better than "I want to be ..."
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Motivation and sustained self-motivation is based in the understanding of just how influential the proper mindset is to successful outcomes. And, there is often an unexpected bonus. With the right mindset and commitment, people and other valuable resources will naturally gravitate to support one's efforts.
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Are Your Intentions and Actions Aligned?

2007-09-11T12:48:00.001-05:00

Overcome Self-Sabotage

"Are You Sabotaging Your Intended Efforts For Success?"

Successful living, whether personally, in work or in love, ultimately stems from our inner perceptions and the congruence of our actions. If what we want and how we go about accomplishing our goals is INcongruent, then we are likely to experience self-sabotage.

In order for success to be achieved, ones intentions and actions must be in alignment.

Take a moment to see if your desired results are actually being processed effectively, or if you are tripping yourself up along the way.

Ask yourself:

Do I truly WANT what I think I want?
Do I earnestly BELIEVE that I can achieve my goal?
Do I deeply feel that I DESERVE to have what I want?

If you experience nagging doubt about the answer to one or more of the above questions when you've decided to pursue a goal, then you may be a candidate for self-sabotage. So, the question is: how do you overcome the doubts that may cause your intentions to stall out?

Explore your real intentions. Why are you acting on this particular goal? Is it actually your goal or someone else's? Is the goal 100% what you want? Taking the time to consider this fundamental step is very important and can mean the difference between success and disappointment.

Explore your level of belief. In addition to wanting the goal, do you truly believe the goal is achievable? Do you believe down deep this is important enough to you to go after it? Have you thought about the tools and resources you will need for positive action? Can you commit yourself to what is necessary to accomplish the results you want?

Explore your feelings about deserving the outcome. While this may seem strange, if you do not completely feel that you are worthy of a successful outcome, all the time and energy invested simply will not bring the goal to fruition. This type of self-sabotage will definitely result in perplexing disappointment. If you definitely want the goal and believe in it, but have any doubt whether you are worthy of it's success --- figure out why you feel this way. Most likely, when honestly addressed, you can resolve this issue and move forward

It is absolutely wonderful when your intentions and actions are in alignment, and you know that you want a goal, believe in it, and deserve it. But, unless you consciously deal with these basic elements, then it is possible to sabotage your well-intended efforts.
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Well-Constructed Affirmations Accelerate Success

2007-08-25T15:34:00.001-05:00

Repeated Affirmations Support Action

... imagine a personal advocate whispering positive support ---
even when you're not aware of it.

Once you become clear about a goal you want to accomplish and consistently keep focused on it, how to achieve it will keep surfacing. One effective method to implement and support the process is through the use of affirmations.

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An affirmation is a statement that describes a goal in its already completed state. The purpose of the affirmation is to repeatedly tap into the subconscious mind for eventual positive and sustained change to achieve one's goal. Examples of an affirmation are: "I am confident and proud after receiving my promotion in only 5 months or better," or "I am celebrating the completion my 4-year degree in only 3 years," or "I am feeling the sun and wind on my face while riding my new silver Harley," or "I am enthusiastically and effectively communicating with an audience of 100 people or more."

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Some key components of a well-stated affirmation include:
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Make affirmations only for yourself --- this is only about you and your completed desire.
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Begin with "I am" --- the subconscious mind interprets these words as a directive to make the statement happen.
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State the affirmation postively and in the present tense --- omit any negative reference such as "no" or "don't," and describe as already achieved.
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Be specific and brief --- nonspecific words produce vague results, and edit so each word is important and easy to remember.
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Incorporate an "ing" action word(s) --- it emphasizes active power and a vision of accomplishment.
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Include a word(s) expressing emotion or feeling --- emotionally, how would you be feeling when the goal was achieved?
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Add "something better," ". . . better" or "more" --- often including such words will expand the potential for greater possibilities (beyond your original consideration)
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When you visualize the completion of a goal and repeatedly affirm the end result (silently, aloud and written), your subconscious mind will soon automatically do this for you (like someone supportively whispering in your ear). The results of the well-constructed affirmation process can be absolutely amazing. It is a fairly simple and effective way to help achieve one's goals. Yet, very few people consistently implement the use of affirmations, so those who do really have a competitive edge!
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How Much Time Are You Willing to Waste?

2007-08-16T17:56:00.001-05:00

Are You a Time Fritterer?
Do you manage your time
or waste it little by little?
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If you find yourself thinking you don't have enough time to finish what must be done, much less time to relax, perhaps you are over due for a time evaluation. I know, if you don't have enough time now, you certainly don't have time to do an evaluation of your time. It's ironic, but that is precisely when you need to take stock of your time management.

Most of us have very little concept of just how much time we fritter away. For instance, take a quick survey of how much time during the average week that you watch TV, surf the internet, or any other time-consuming activity that doesn't directly help you accomplish your most desired goals.

Let's take an example like the time used to watch favorite television shows or DVDs. Say you watch 3 one-hour shows each evening Monday through Friday, and over the weekend you view 3 to 6 hours of sports, a DVD, or some other entertaining show. That right there would consume 18 to 21 hours each week --- and that is a significant amount of time. And then you could consider other activities that don't directly contribute to successfully achieving the things you really would like to accomplish.

If you are really serious about evaluating your time to see where it all goes, consider this exercise. Track your time each day for a week in 30 or 60-minute increments. To do this right, you will have to commit to documenting your activities. Carry a small notepad, or use your latest handheld computer device, and honestly note what you do. The honest part can sometimes be the tricky element, as you will certainly surprise yourself along the way. You may find it hard to admit just how much time is lost. It is just human nature to bounce from one activity to another without a lot of thought. Of course, we all have unexpected, but important things come up that require attention --- mark those down as necessary tasks.

If you adhere to this time evaluation excercise for just one typical week, you will then know how you are realistically spending your waking hours. You will have a new perspective about time priorities. With this knowledge in hand, you can now plan how you want to more productively use your future time --- for greater efficiency, more successful results of your goals, and even how you want to respond to the unexpected.

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Do You Have Obvious Signs of Procastination?

2007-07-27T16:00:00.001-05:00

You May Be A Procrastinator

Putting off tasks, avoiding the inevitable, or chronic laziness may be obvious signs of procrastination. But, while this behavior may seem to be a simple concept, it can actually be the result of some complex issues.

When not properly addressed, procrastination has the potential to negatively impact many areas of one's life. This behavior can play havoc with emotions, attitudes, health, and a general outlook of daily living --- not to mention the psychological concerns that can operate below the radar.

Experiencing periodic procrastination is to be expected in life and those temporary lapses usually are soon recognized and addressed. However, when life seems like it is almost coming to a halt and goals are not nearly being accomplished, then it is time to take serious stock of the situation and figure out how to get the wheels moving again.

You may be a procrastinator if you experience 2 or more of the following behaviors:

Put necessary work aside to do more enjoyable things.

Frequently evade decisions.

Feel overwhelmed, not knowing where to begin.

Duck new experiences because change is difficult.

Carefully map out projects but rarely see them through.

Fault others when things don't go as planned.

Feel ill when you're confronted with an undesirable task.

Remain in a job when you are unhappy for fear of making a move.

Avoid confrontation at any cost.

If procrastination is negatively altering your life, it may be time to discuss solutions to your situation. Often, short term personal coaching can dramatically help to turn things around. Visit Coaching Confidential for insight on this topic.

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Visualization: Think Search, Find, and Support

2007-06-26T10:02:00.001-05:00

VISUALIZATION: Accelerate the brain to achieve more for YOU

When one learns to employ the proven process of visualization, desired goals can be within reach much sooner than one might first expect. It activates the subconscious mind to find solutions and boosts new levels of motivation.

When creating compelling and vivid pictures in the mind, the subconscious will search and capture the information needed to bring the image increasingly closer to reality. This process stimulates the brain to become aware of anything that will help accompllish the goal that is pictured (see reticular activating system -RAS- Blog post February, 2006). Think search, find, and support.

The effective implementation of visualization is probably the most UNDER-utilized success tool that we possess. Unfortunately, most people simply do not take advantage of this powerful technique to achieve their goals. But that can be reversed quickly if one will seriously consider the benefits to be derived from well-formed goals being vividly pictured in the mind.

In a Harvard study, researchers discovered that students who visualized in advance performed tasks with nearly 100% accuracy, compared to those who did not visualize and achieved only 55% accuracy. It is pretty common knowledge that best performing athletes use the art of visualization to mentally practice their success before competing --- with outstanding results.

The individual who learns to properly set goals (click on Goals below) and then proceeds to also use the process of consistantly visualizing their successful completion will always have the competitive edge and be ahead of the pack. - Learn to write down well-constructed goals, review and affirm them, and visualize them every day.

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Discover What Not To Do To Achieve Your Goals

2007-06-14T10:46:00.001-05:00

What a wonderful opportunity this gives me to start fresh
- Thomas A. Edison

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Attitude is the key to getting through tough times and achieving eventual success. Certainly, no one knew this better than Thomas Edison in his pursuit to find the substance that would function effectively as a filament for his electric light. He tried nearly 10,000 times before he discovered the answer. And, to his credit, his outlook was that he was fortunate enough to find 10,000 ways that didn't work --- bringing him that much closer to a successful outcome. He definitely had the right attitude when it came to turning moments of "failure" into times of learning and advancing.
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Unfortunately though, after Mr. Edison's discovery of the answer to his research, his Menlo Park laboratory went up in flames --- destroying all his records and work in progress. This man of vision and dedication to his dreams refused to see the setback as tragedy or failure. His response was, "What a wonderful opportunity this gives me to start fresh."
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The lesson learned from this famous inventor was that no matter what the challenge or adversity, no matter whether we have little or no control over the circumstances thrust upon us, how we RESPOND to such experiences determines if our success is achievable. Obstacles are simply a part of the journey toward attaining a worthwhile goal, and how we overcome these challenges reveals our true determination and character.
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Do You Believe That You Are Capable?

2007-05-24T19:37:00.001-05:00

Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal. -- Thomas Jefferson
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To achieve the success you envision, you must believe that you are capable of making it happen. For some people, this deep-seated belief comes quite naturally. However, for many of us we question our ability to ultimately succeed at accomplishing our dreams. Often, it is because we have allowed ourselves to absorb repeated negative comments over the years, or perhaps we didn't receive a sufficent dose of positive reinforcement in our youth. There are a variety possible reasons as to why we question that we can't or won't follow through with a desired objective.

If you are one who needs to regroup and begin the process of taking back control of your outlook toward positive outcomes, the good news is that it is entirely possible. The bad news is that successful achievements simply won't happen unless you believe they are possible and make the commitment to passionately pursue your goals.

It may take awhile to condition yourself to develop a pattern of authentic positive expectancy, but it is most likely easier than you imagine. Once you accept that the brain reponds to what it is conditioned to expect, then the process begins to make sense. For example, if one is conditioned to expect failure, one can also be conditioned to expect successful results.

Thomas Jefferson was right on target when he stated that "Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal." Over time, he conditioned his mind to expect positive outcomes. Mr. Jefferson developed an attitude of thought that attracted positive results, people, and circumstances that supported the fulfillment of his goals. He nurtured self-belief and self-confidence. Developing "the right mental attitude" for successful outcomes is possible for each of us.

If the concept of truly believing that you are capable of achieving a major goal is a bit overwhelming, then begin with a smaller, more manageable objective and progress to a larger goal. Remember, each of us had to crawl before we could walk. Allow yourself the opportunity to develop a pattern of positive expectancy. With time, your mind will be conditioned to support you as if you have the wind at your back.

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Are Others Trying to Sabotage You?

2007-05-14T10:12:00.001-05:00

Beware of the Dream-dashers!

There are people, usually due to their own insecurities, who will directly or indirectly attempt to DASH (sabotage) your dreams. They are the dream-dashers. If you truly believe in something you want to accomplish (whether for yourself or to aid others), do NOT let the dream-dasher in. They will diminish your vision and squelch your excitement before you realize what is happening.
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Sometimes the dream-dasher is disguised as one offering to play "the devil's advocate" (an appropriate moniker), and other times this person will literally try to talk you out of your vision.
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If you have realistically weighed the value of your pursuit and believe whole-heartedly in your dream, then carefully determine with whom and how you will communicate your vision.
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It is wonderful when you can share exciting news about an idea you have developed. In fact, it is a conscious and subconscious move forward when you can share your vision. The experience of sharing your dream with someone who is positive and supportive will actally strengthen your belief that you can achieve it. Such a trusted individual can often help you expand your vision with even more possibilities.
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When you believe in your vision and you want to see it grow and prosper, engage the people who you know will be nurturing and supportively honest. While they relish your enthusiasm, they will also reveal additional ideas to help crystallize your thinking. This is very different than approaching the person who seems to find strange pleasure in dashing other people's ideas, dreams, and goals.
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Believe in the genius that gave birth to your idea, be cautious as to whom you entrust your precious imagination, and then enthusiastically pursue your dream with insight and planning.
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A Dozen Links to Setting and Achieving Goals

2007-04-22T11:59:00.001-05:00

Setting GOALS and Sticking to the Plan,

See the BIG Picture and Know what Counts

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As a supportive way to stay the course, my clients often refer to previous postings I have placed in this Achievers Blog. And sometimes they also find inspiration from the quotations found in the Great Minds section of the Coaching Confidential website. It has been brought to my attention that a quick reference to the blog postings which are specific to goal setting would be helpful to both clients and visitors to this site.
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So, here are a dozen links to blog postings that will help you find immediate focus on what really counts when it comes to setting goals to achieve what is important to you. These postings and many more can also be easily found in the "Previous Posts" and "Archives" sections shown in the right column of this blog.
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A Snapshot for S.M.A.R.T. Goals
2-28-06
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Are You Moving Toward Your Goal or Away from It?
2-20-06
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More Balance in Your Life Means More Satisfaction.
4-24-06
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What Would You Attempt To Do If You Knew You Could Not Fail?
5-8-06
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Why Setting Goals is Imperative.
6-10-06
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Develop Basic Skills for Life Management.
7-12-06
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Attract the Results You Want by Focusing on What You Want.
7-8-06
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When Will You Pursue Your Dreams?
8-2-06
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Your Choice of Thought and Beliefs Shape Your Life.
10-30-06
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Goals Don't Just Materialize, You Make Them Happen!
11-2-06
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9 Success Boosters You Can Use Today!
11-14-06
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Success-Minded Thinking Usually Requires Change.
12-17-06
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Is Your Brain Being Properly Stimulated?

2007-04-16T09:12:00.001-05:00

Boost Brain Power,
expand your potential NOW
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The ability of the human brain is absolutely amazing; and when regularly stimulated, it can serve us beyond our wildest imaginations. It has the unlimited capacity to learn, and "flexing" this gray matter is among the healthiest ways to gain clarity of thought, achievement, and longevity of life. The benefits of exercising the brain are enormous.
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An excellent way to exercise the brain is by working through cognitively challenging tasks. There are a variety of approaches to accomplish this goal. Included among them are problem-solving exercises such as math calculations, crossword or word puzzles, learning a new language or how to play a musical instrument, or using a computer software program specifically designed to stimulate and improve the thinking processes. When employing any of these activities the most effective results occur when different types of exercises are done randomly. The idea is to avoid doing the same exercise over and over and to challenge the brain with the unexpected.
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There is also an additional way to flex the brain for gain which can offer a boost to personal and career growth. This approach encompasses specific mental exercises known as "success boosters." These goal-oriented activities can significantly help one overcome obstacles and realize meaningful achievements. This involves learning how to optimally approach, focus, and follow-through on tasks that are critical to experiencing desired results.
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Combining the stimulation of problem-solving excercises with success boosters can dramatically boost brain power and expand one's personal and career potential. Visit the Coaching Confidential website for more details on how all this is possible.
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The Right Thoughts and Words Are Powerful

2007-03-25T13:28:00.001-05:00

Learn how to properly feed your brain

with right thoughts and words,

and you will discover a powerful method

for positively impacting your life forever!

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Are You Optimistic or Pessimistic?

2007-03-15T09:57:00.002-05:00

Our thoughts, expectations, and beliefs

influence behavior

Optimistic or Pessimistic?

How have your experiences shaped your perceptions and behavior? Do your thoughts, expectations, and beliefs serve you well and help you to attain what you want in your life?

If you have conditioned yourself over the years to embrace thoughts and actions that are pessimistic in nature, that deter you from achieving what you truly desire, you are not alone. As we move through life, from childhood into adulthood, we absorb beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors from others and circumstances that may or may not serve us well.

Perhaps you have recognized certain beliefs and behaviors that you hold and wish you could see things differently. This leads us to ask, "Is it possible to change habitual but unproductive ways of thinking and make those changes last?" And, "Can we choose to be different and then actually do it, even after many years of conditioning?" The answer is YES!

In studies established by Dr. Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania, he discovered two very important findings. First, pessimistic, or helpless, attitudes are not inherited, inborn traits. They are learned and gradually acquired. Second, because they are learned, they can also be unlearned --- and new and more desirable beliefs and behaviors can be established.

Dr. Seligman found that optimists tend to live more successful lives and sometimes live longer as well. They enjoy higher levels of achievement, better health, and have less trouble with depression. People with optimistic thought patterns cope better with setbacks, obstacles, and failure. Most importantly, optimism can be learned and taught.

When a belief is changed, so does the associated behavior. And a changed behavior leads to different results. Because thoughts, expectations, and beliefs do influence behavior, it is well worth taking the time and effort to focus on any changes you want to address. It is critical to keep in mind that you have the power to retain, modify, or discard the thoughts and beliefs that you possess.

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List Your Reasons-To-Believe (RTB)

2007-02-19T17:13:00.001-05:00

Reasons to Believe (RTB)
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To achieve anything you must believe in your pursuit.

If you really want to accomplish a goal, to have something that you want to become a reality, then clearly establish your reasons to believe why this is what you want.

Do this exercise: Make a list of all your Reasons to Believe (RTBs) --- that is, the meaningful reasons why your desire should and will happen. Initially, just jot down all your ideas without regard to tiny details or sentence structure, simply get the thrust of your thinking down on paper. Sometimes this excercise can be done very quickly and other times it may be best to allow your thoughts to evolve over time. This process depends on the subject matter and whether this is a new brainstorm or a dream that has been percolating for some time.

When you feel that you have established your RTBs for pursuing your desired goal, you will have truly begun the foundation for your commitment to achieve your dream. You will realize, "Aha!, so this is why the goal is so important to me."

The next step is to crystallize how you are going to accomplish your pursuit. When setting out to create a plan of action, that's when you can begin refining the step-by-step approach toward achieving your goal. Keep your RTBs clearly in mind, do not get bogged down. Your enthusiasm is paramount, keep moving forward.

For sequential steps in pursuing a goal refer to the November 25, 2006 blog posting (see the "Archives" listing to the right). The main point of this posting is for you to understand the importance of clearly establishing your Reasons to Believe why you want your desired outcome. Once you decide on a goal, be absolutely sure that you know your RTBs --- and always make sure those reasons are your own.

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Different Results Require New Thinking

2007-02-12T16:00:00.001-05:00

Stop! Wake Up.
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Different results
require new thinking.
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You cannot expect new or different results if you keep the same old habits of thinking.
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New and more successful outcomes begin with your choice of thought. Like most habits, you can change your thinking patterns. This includes what you think about and the best use of your mental energy. Often, we succumb to thinking patterns which don't really serve us much value.

It is easy to become stuck with the same thoughts and beliefs, speaking the same words, and doing the same things over and over. It's like an endless loop -- and such a pattern can stifle creativity, learning, and opportunities for a more interesting and adventurous life.

You can learn to identify your own habits of thought and recognize where, or if, change is needed. But, you must be diligent when making changes, as familiar patterns which are not serving you well are deeply entrenched and new thinking patterns take time to establish. You cannot expect new or different results if you keep the same old habits of thinking!

Perhaps you are in a pattern of over analyzing, maybe to the point of procrastination. Or maybe you have fallen into the habit of thinking in negative terms, rather than positive alternatives. Because you become what you think about most of the time, it is important to consciously change less productive thinking to habits that clearly contribute to attaining your most desired way of living.

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The Mind Thirsts for Constructive Input

2007-01-28T18:53:00.001-05:00

Your Mind thirsts for nurturing input and positive outcomes

The mind thirsts for your input and follow-through to achieve. This part of you that feels, perceives, and reasons is designed to solve problems and to help you reach the goals that you give it.

The thoughts you choose to contribute toward your desired outcome gage the results you derive.

Think of your mind as a clean slate, where you have the opportunity to nourish and empower it with only the healthiest thoughts, beliefs, and intentions. Now, realizing that your mind wants to experience positive outcomes and take its instructions from you, what exactly is it that you want to invest so that you can experience the greatest return for your efforts?

Your mind holds a tremendous desire to be positively stimulated and to experience the feeling of success. In the words of Thomas Edison, "If we did all the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves."

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Does Your Self-Image Need a Makeover?

2007-01-16T15:59:00.001-05:00

Nurture Self-Image for Success

Each of us has our own native abilities, signature strengths, learning styles, and personality traits. Does the image you hold of yourself recognize these factors? Do you see your uniqueness, respect it, and nurture it? Do you feel a sense of pride, confidence, and purpose?

As you move through your daily life, your self-image can support or sabotage your efforts. It can mean the difference between feeling inspired or apathetic and taking action or remaining stagnate. An immediate way to begin addressing this issue is to take note of the mental pictures you hold of yourself. Are those images in alignment with what you actually desire for your life? If they are, that's wonderful -- continue to nurture and support yourself. Don't take your present state for granted.

However, if after an honest self-appraisal, you feel a change is required to match the self-image you want, then figure out what change is necessary and make a commitment to accomplish it. Mentally see the change you want and its successful completion in as much detail as possible. While taking daily action to make the change, continue to repeatedly visualize your desired outcome, refining it as you go along. If you are persistent in this process, you will notice a shift in how you perceive yourself. Your self-image will experience a positive transformation, your confidence level will increase, and you will generate enthusiasm and momentum to accomplish more in your life. Learn to laser in on what really counts.
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Take Control of Your Mind and Life Now

2006-12-17T15:59:00.001-05:00

Success-Minded Thinking
Usually Requires Change

To achieve "success-minded" thinking there is a major challenge worth overcoming.

As children, we start out with innocence, a sense of invincibility, and the natural ability to imagine exciting possibilities. Then, as we grow and enter society we are increasingly surrounded by people bombarding us with limiting beliefs and images.

Little by little our belief that anything is possible is often whittled away. Some people are fortunate enough to slip through the deluge of the "can't - don't - no way" mentality.

However, most of us, as we grow into adulthood, find a time in our lives when we must choose between being inundated by self-defeating patterns or to take control and consciously decide to reverse the damage. -Optimally, the choice is to participate in successful ways to nourish the mind and reach for imaginative and ambitious goals.

Consider this exercise: Make a list of all the things you believed in before you were told they were impossible. Is it time to bring some of your dreams or creative ideas back to the surface? How will you attack, nourish, and pursue your imaginative possibilites now?

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Are You Taking Responsibility for Success?

2006-12-03T17:45:00.001-05:00

Accept 100% Responsibility

for Your Decisions, Actions, and Results

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" To decide, to be at the level of choice, is to take responsibility for your life and to be in control of your life." - Abbie M. Dale

To experience a purposeful, balanced, and fulfilled life, it is imperative to accept 100% responsibility for the choices you make. This includes what you think, the beliefs you hold, the decisions you make, the actions you take, and the results you derive from those activities.

There is only one person responsible for the quality of the life you live -- that person is YOU.

"The world rewards those who take responsibility for their success."

- Curt Gerrish

When things turn sour and you blame others for your downfall, that's a dead end road. However, if you have accepted responsibility for your actions and their results, and events do not succeed as you had planned, you then have the opportunity to learn from your trials and errors. Thus, you are ahead of the game when you try again. And, you will be determined to try again -- your resolve will be even stronger.

By accepting full responsibility for your decisions, actions, and results, your approach going into any endeavor is optimized for the potential of a more positive outcome. And, when the outcome is successful, you have the privilege to reap all the well-deserved benefits.

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You Must Be Proactive to Achieve!

2006-11-25T14:21:00.001-05:00

Goals don't just materialize,
you make them happen!

Successful results occur in our personal lives and our careers when we are proactive in achieving our goals. While these goals may be a series of tiny steps or quantum leaps, they do not simply pop out of thin air. When striving to accomplish a meaningful objective, the path is much clearer and easier to pursue when it is well constructed.

The person who has taken the time to learn the process of developing and implementing inspiring and ambitious goals is the one most likely to bask in the success of reaching their objective.

Goals establish purpose and promote the mental attitude to accelerate meaningful and worthwhile objectives in our lives. They lift, motivate and expand our view of what is possible. And, equally important, authentic and concrete tangible goals, backed by commitment and plans to achieve them, keep us moving forward --- even when we are distressed or things seem insurmountable.

A well conceived goal and an enthusiastic attitude to match provide clarity for concentrating on both the mental and physical energy necessary to realize expectations. Without definitive goals, hopes, dreams, and best intentions are only randomly addressed --- which usually leads to "hit or miss" results.

When developing and implementing a goal:

Define exactly what is to be accomplished.
Understand why the goal is important.
Do NOT proceed with a goal which is vague and/or does not inspire action.
Establish both short and long term goals.
Prioritize multiple goals.
Create a clear and specific plan-of-action.
Establish clear criteria to measure progress.
Use the five senses to embed the goal.
Believe the goal is important and achieving it is deserved.
Find ways to repeatedly and frequently bring the goal to mind.
Ask for help.
Revisit the written goal periodically for possible revision.
Achieve the goal, celebrate, and set a new goal!

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Accelerate with 9 Success Boosters

2006-11-14T15:48:00.000-05:00

9 SUCCESS BOOSTERS

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All that a man achieves and all that he fails to achieve is the direct result of his own thoughts.
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Learn to Exercise Your Brain

2006-11-14T11:47:00.000-05:00

Flex the Brain for Gain

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"The ability of the human brain is absolutely amazing; and when nurtured, it can serve us beyond our wildest imaginations. It has an unlimited capacity to learn, and 'flexing' this gray matter is among the healthiest ways to gain clarity of thought, achievement, and longevity of life. The benefits of exercising the brain are enormous."

There are a variety of approaches to stimulate brain-enhancing activity. Included among them are problem solving exercises and specially designed computer software programs. And then there is the approach which also advances one's personal and career goals.

Success can be measured on many different levels and achieving it is a never-ending process that runs through all areas of our lives. But, when you take action to apply the insights and technques revealed in the Flex the Brain for Gain special report, you will achieve a clearer understanding of the results you want and how to achieve them. Your perceptions and thinking patterns will find greater clarity and your brain's performance and general well-being will vastly improve.

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2006-11-10T17:21:00.000-05:00

450 Inspirational Quotes from Great Minds

"Words are the most powerful drug used by mankind."
-- Rudyard Kipling

It is absolutely amazing how one's perspective and personal motivation can be transformed when absorbing the captured thoughts of great minds.

Like hearing a particular piece of music, just the right words at the right time, can catapult the mind to revitalize thinking and replenish the spirit. Having access to the insights and wisdom of others can often provide subtle, if not dramatic, positive guidance when it counts the most.

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What Are You Attracting to Your Life?

2006-10-30T10:33:00.001-05:00

Your Choice of Thought

and Beliefs Shape Your Life

What you think about and believe is what you attract to your life. Clearly, thinking positively and actions of integrity beget the opportunity for more positive results. Likewise, negative, limiting or defeating thoughts beget the likelihood of negative results. Have you heard others declare that you should be careful what you wish for (say or think), as you may very well get it? There is truth in those words, and it can work for or against you.

The way that you interpret or explain things to yourself is critical in determining who you are as a person and the outcomes you experience. This process is under your control. It is your choice whether your thoughts are constructive and effective or detrimental.

Since choice of thought and beliefs largely shape the life you live, it is wise not to leave this to happenstance. You can have thoughts of self-defeating beliefs, magnified fears, and other limiting habits that will only hold you back. Or, you can be authentically positive and passionate to accomplish what is beneficial and important to you, and attract that to you --- this holds true for all facets of life.

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Control > Solutions > Results!

2006-09-23T13:41:00.001-05:00

In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity
-- Albert Einstein

What concerns are sabotaging your success?
Overwhelmed, stressed?
Life disjointed, out of balance?
Over committed?
Self-confidence shaky?
Stuck by fear and self-doubt?
Fulfilling others expectations?
Struggling with self-discipline?
Goals going nowhere?
Confused, disorganized?
Repeating past mistakes?
No time management?
Trouble articulating desires?
No passion for life or work?

You have the power to transform difficulty to a path of inspiration, vitality, and opportunity.

When you learn to take control, you find solutions, which leads to results.

In the process, you discover how to overcome doubt, mental clutter, tolerations, resistance, and self-limiting obstacles that undermine, distract, and sabotage your personal growth and actions for success. And, you also find that mistakes and setbacks can turn into extraordinary learning experiences by using change and challenge to your advantage.

It is important, however, to realize that if you are going to transform from a challenging course to a path of positive patterns, the shift must originate from within you.

To positively change and grow you must truly understand that success or failure is a reflection of your inner world --- your values, beliefs, knowledge, the way you think, and the choices you make.

As you tap into more clarity of thought, you begin to identify the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Then, the steps you need to take to achieve change become more apparent. But, for your action to be constructive, you must be willing, ready, and motivated to make the necessary commitment and changes.

Once you decide to earnestly move forward with a plan-of-action, you are then transforming "difficulty" into "opportunity."

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In The Middle of Difficulty Lies Opportunity

2006-09-01T11:30:00.001-05:00

Persistence
and Humor,
Key Elements toward Achievement

Was this guy an Einstein?
"Nothing would ever become of you," commented a high school teacher.
As a student, throughout his education, he cut classes, displayed lack of obedience, and was constantly joking.
He managed a 4.91 average out of 6 in his final university grades (considered almost average).
As a young man, he seriously struggled with job success and finances.
Early on, he published a few not especially impressive physics articles.

Yet, Albert Einstein became the most famous scientist of the 20th century, thanks to his groundbreaking theory of relativity --- which laid the foundation for much of modern physics theory. His work had profound impact on everything from quantum theory to nuclear power and the atom bomb. And, he won the Nobel Prize for his work on the photoelectric effect.

Turns out that this man who, in his earlier days, was viewed as less than impressive and struggled with serious difficulties in jobs, finances, and family matters, knew the meaning of persistence. And, calling upon his gift of humor throughout his life helped to maintain perspective.

These prolific words came from Albert Einstein:

"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity."

"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new."

"Know where to find the information and how to use it

-- that's the secret of success."

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Access 18 Huge Benefits of Personal Coaching

2006-08-19T09:37:00.000-05:00

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Use your mind, time and energy wisely
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2006-08-09T16:16:00.001-05:00

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Take Action Now to Achieve Your Dreams

2006-08-02T09:37:00.001-05:00

When will you pursue your dreams?

Eventually tomorrow will be too late . . . and living with regret just isn't living.

More often than you can imagine, simply committing to take action toward your desire will get the process moving in the right direction.

If you really want to achieve a long sought after dream, go for it. The "how to make it happen" can be figured out.
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Powerful Self-Talk Techniques

2006-07-26T10:00:00.001-05:00

Boost positive BRAIN activity
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Learn how to properly feed your brain with right thoughts

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The effective use of Self-Talk, silently or aloud, dramatically reaches the subconscious mind ... for positive, lasting change.
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You learn a practical, easy way to live your life by active intent ... rather than passive acceptance.
You strengthen your will, beef up your success-oriented self-concept, and gain deep-rooted self-assurance.
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Learn to Truly Manage Your Life

2006-07-12T11:00:00.001-05:00

Develop Basic Skills for Life Management

Learn how to implement sound strategies to accomplish what you really want from your life. You can develop the basic skills, tools and the focus to establish a clear and strong foundation for positive change. And, in the process, you will forever change the way you perceive, make decisions, and succeed.
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Each of us mentally, behaviorally, and physiologically program ourselves to go through life in a particular way. Yet, we can find that we are not truly satisfied with the path we are on. That is when we need to realistically ask if our current program is working. If not, then it is time to consider taking action in a way that will serve you best.
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Enriching your life with skills for more effective and abundant living is always the right choice. It gives you the opportunity to address significant issues, such as:

breaking down barriers that cause indecision and inaction
learning to clarify values, purpose, integrity, and goals
invigorate your passion for life and work
learning to successfully solve life's challenges
self-actualize, set your life on a course of greatest value for you
implement techniques that promote confidence and happiness
begin to truly experience the life you want to live

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How Do You Make Life Choices?

2006-06-21T12:50:00.001-05:00

CHOICES:
Go Deeper than the Tip of the Iceberg

To truly understand and appreciate your challenges and your dreams, you must see beneath what only shows on the surface.

The greatest part of who we are and what our potential offers us is not always evident. You must go deeper, below the surface, to discover your true feelings, desires, and capabilities. Like an iceberg, the greatest part of who you are and what you have to offer does not readily reveal itself unless you choose to look deeper within.

So often, we make choices with a fraction of the information we have available to us. Such choices become the basis of future decisions, and we may later find that we failed to adequately consider the depth of our true abilities and options. This can lead to a very unfortunate predicament that is often not easily fixed.

When faced with challenges or when deciding to pursue a goal, it is the wise choice to thoroughly consider as many factors as possible before taking action --- especially when future decisions, and results, will be based on the action you take. As in this iceberg metaphor, it is important to realize that what you readily see when making choices is usually only the tip of the iceberg. Go deeper, below the surface, to capture all the information that is available to you when making important choices.

Understand that your choices drive your actions, and your actions drive your results!

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Goals Provide Momentum Against Odds

2006-06-10T08:58:00.000-05:00

Why Setting Goals is Imperative
Condensed from The Mind Accelerator, Technology for the Brain
Copyright by Taylor Andrew Wilson

Goals charge us with desire and work to push us outside our comfort zones, causing us to challenge ourselves and expand. They give us the momentum to advance even when things are distressing or seemingly insurmountable.

The individual with strong goals and a clear image of desire causes these elements, through repetition, to become deeply embedded with his or her subconscious mind and is therefore enabled, due to the mind's generative and sustaining power, to attain his/her goals in the least amount of time and with the least amount of physical exertion.

They (strong, clear goals) accelerate our subconscious activity, harnessing its powers of achievement, causing us to unconsciously zero in on our target 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Little by little you achieve actualization, as all your abilities and mental powers become engaged to that end.

It is shocking, but in North America today:

Only 5% of the population has formed goals for their future.
Only 1% have actually taken the effort to write their goals down.
Nearly 95% of the people in our society do not have clear, concise, written goals.
The average person spends more time planning their vacation than planning their lives.

Without goals and plans to reach them, you are like a ship without a rudder, sometimes drifting aimlessly and sometimes going full steam ahead in random directions. Those without purpose accomplish very little over a lifetime. They tend to be very busy, always moving, going, spending, doing. They confuse busyness with accomplishment --- busy people, with no goals or direction, only accomplish busyness.

Goals can only be achieved once they're conceived. If you haven't created your goals, then you're taking action in random areas of existence and completing random tasks, not accomplishing and advancing your potential.
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"Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal."

-- Thomas Jefferson
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