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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Get the man right
- One Saturday morning, a minister could not think of a sermon to write. He simply could not get inspired. He stared out of the window, at the birds splashing in the bird-bath. His mind was blank, as was the sheet of paper on his writing desk.He also had to write a sermon under difficult conditions. His wife, out shopping, had left him with his son. Since it was raining, his son was restless ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Face your fears
- Yes, that's me up there! Interestingly enough, I used to be deathly afraid of heights. I'm not suggesting para sailing is the best way to overcome a fear of heights but it worked for me. Sometimes, the only way through a fear is to meet it head on. That's what I did in this case.My wife, Georgia, and I were vacationing on Marco Island, Florida several years ago and I was sitting on the beac...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What are you waiting for?
- Do it now! Whatever it is you have been putting off, do it. This is your life, it is not a dress rehearsal. What is it you have always wanted to do but, for some unknown reason, never quite get to? I am referring to those usually minor desires, not major goals like "get married" or "start a business."For me it has been things like, swim with dolphins and ride in a glider plane. These were n...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Planting seeds of action
- Recently, I was driving past a local nursery and saw a sign that said, "Fall Is For Planting." As I drove, the idea on the sign was gnawing away at me. I asked myself, "what am I planting for fall?" What actions will I take now that will, with some love and nurturing, bring me a splendid and bountiful winter harvest?What about you? What are you going to plant this fall? Will you lovingly pl...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why do flowers inspire me so much?
- I grew up in a very cold climate where winter seemed go on for 6 months and ice, snow and barren trees is what you saw on a daily basis. Plus the bone chilling cold and cloudy skies all made for a long dreary winter.I can remember as a child sitting by the living room window looking out at the snow, trying to remember what the grass looked like. I would sit there longing for spring and summ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wisdom comes to the inquisitive mind
- Throughout my life I have observed many things and I am often amazed (but shouldn't be) at how Wisdom is demonstrated in all ages. It is not reserved just for the elders. Although I think most people as they get older often seem to get a little more psychic or more in tuned to life and are not easily fooled.I personally feel like I didn't really understand life that much until I was about 4...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Motivation: the cure for complacency
- Q. I've always tried to work hard enough to provide for my family and be content. The problem is, when I'm content, I get complacent, and everything starts to fall apart. How do I keep going and avoid getting complacent?A. There's nothing wrong with feeling content. It's something that we all strive for in life.The problem comes, as you have so well stated, when we drif...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Believe
- It's like that old joke about how long did it take Bell to discover the light bulb. Then realizing it was Edison who did it. Though I like to think he developed it rather than discovered. He was much more methodical and had a set goal in mind.To break a 4 minute mile, or develop a light bulb, or get all the kids off to school and still make it to work on time, all require some set goal, but...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What gets your ass out of bed?
- Beep. Beep. Beep. 5:51 am. The alarm is once again bringing my warm, cozy dream filled sleep to an end. Time to get up and take a shower.Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror in the morning? I mean really looked at yourself, right in the eyes. Do me a favor and try it.They say the eyes are the window to your soul. So if you looked into your own eyes, I guess you would be loo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Quit pretending - you have to live whats in you to succeed
- Some people, after they reach their mid and upper adult years seem to go through their lives just existing. Oh! They work at their jobs as best as they can. Some may even pursue higher positions in their jobs but they still don't seem to stay satisfied with whatever position they have. They are usually the ones just waiting until it comes time for their retirement.For those of you in that h...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are you addicted to selling?
- The definition of Motivation in Webster's Dictionary: Motive - the sense of need, desire and fear. Based upon this definition, some sources of motivation can be dysfunctional and that is why it can be so addictive.Do you want to be motivated by need, desire and fear or your values? Values are the only form of functional inspiration, versus motivation. Values are something that naturally pul...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Its a habit
- Do you sometimes have the feeling that you're running into the same obstacles over and over again? Many of my conflicts have the same feel to them, like "Hey, I think I've been here before," but I can't figure out how I wound up in the same place. The situation is different, but the conflict feels the same.I first read this poem in "The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying" by Sogyal Rinpoche. ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to beat procrastination and self doubt
- Fear of failure (or success) and a lack of energy leads to procrastination. People who procrastinate become frustrated and generally accomplish nothing. To change this negative behavior, you must first identify the things that cause you to procrastinate in the first place. Feelings of fear, rejection, and unworthiness take a real toll on your self-esteem. Taking steps to improve your self-esteem w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Its not enough
- Whatever you are doing in your life at the present moment; it's not enough. What do you mean it's not enough? I've done all I can. I've a good job. I work as hard as I can. I get my tasks done. I'm really proficient in what I do. I've got a good standard of living. What do you mean it's not enough?We want more from you. Why? Because we know you are capable of so much more. We know that you ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Money doesnt finance dreams
- Are you putting off your dreams until you have money? Well, each day that you put off your dreams, you lose a little bit of time for that dream.Have you made choices that although made everyone else happy, left you feeling empty and incomplete? Maybe you used your lack of money as an excuse, so that you wouldn't feel bad about not pursuing your dreams. But the truth is money is never a hind...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The ultimate kick-butt motivational lesson
- How often have you struggled with yourself over the work that needs to be done? How many times have you put off performing some task or other because it's too mundane?Not everything you do in business is going to excite you. There will be many times when you just can't get yourself sufficiently fired up to make the effort to start, develop or even finish a project.I get like that qui...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Motivation: tearing down your own limitations
- Q.: I've always been sort of cynical about all this motivational stuff. Lots of rah-rah but no how-to. Now I see all these commercials that talk about no limits, no boundaries, etc. But there are real limits, and I think this stuff misleads a lot of people. What do you think?A.: You are absolutely right on at least two counts.Most of the motivational stuff out there is too much rah-r...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Motivation: 3 powerful quotes from golfer tiger woods
- I am not a golfer, unless you count an occasional game of putt-putt. I'm not even a fan of the game. But I am a fan of excellence, and so the following quotes by golfing great Tiger Woods recently caught my attention:"I smile at obstacles.""My will can move mountains.""I will do it with all my heart."This is a great approach to solving problems and facing challenges in ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The default setting
- In the coaching relationships I have with our clients, the major problem I see is that individuals end up in the same place - over and over and over again. They mean to save money and build wealth, only to end up (again) with "too much month at the end of the money." They've lost the same 15 pounds 8 times in the last decade. They quit one job only to end up doing the exact same job with...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 4 barriers to overcome for growth
- As we begin a new year, it's natural to reflect a bit on what we really want out of the next 12 months. Have you made some resolutions? Have you decided to get in shape? Go for a promotion? Quit smoking? Get your finances in order? Spend more time with your family? All of the above? Whatever your resolutions are, they all boil down to one thing- you want GROWTH! Congratulations! You've taken the f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ignite the fire in your belly ? how to move from being a procrastinator to an activator!
- Are you sick and tired of not getting ahead and just can't get yourself out of a rut? Well, there are certain requirements (accountability, responsibility, commitment to yourself, forgiveness, positive think and speak, synchronicity within and outside) to help facilitate a real change.So, you're thinking ? "Oh, these requirements are great. However, somehow, I can't get myself motivate...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 4 simple ways to get over your need for acceptance... and get on with your life
- Imagine what your life would be like if you could just be yourself, without thinking twice about what other people think of you! Here are four quick tips that will help you get over your need for acceptance. Make these four things a part of your daily routine and you'll find that people will judge you less and accept you more!1. See Yourself as a SuccessYou're probably familiar with ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - My backyard recipe for creating an abundant life
- There's a party going on in my backyard. Just beyond the goldfish pond you can hear the low hum coming from the bee ensemble. If you step closer, you can see them dancing on the tops of purple coneflowers dusting themselves in bright orange pollen. They seem intoxicated by the abundance of fragrant flowers. A vast treasure trove, I imagine, to a bee.The butterflies gracefully pirouette onto...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Finding your authentic path
- "Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light." ~ Theodore RoethkeThe last of the lazy, hazy days of summer are upon us. Gardens are in full bloom reminding us that there is no holding back when living an authentic life to the fullest.Nature has no choice but to do what is natural. Just as the bud must surrender to its own internal code to bloom; we must surrender to the unfolding...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - If you dont ask you are rejected, 7 steps to overcome that fear of rejection
- If You Don't ask then You are Already Rejected. Many Home Based Business People are afraid of Asking Because of fear of rejection. If you are afraid of rejection you need to change your Mind set. If you don't ask they already said No. If you don't ask you are Rejected by Default. The key is to ask.Here are 7 Simple steps to help you overcome that fear of rejection.1. Change Your M...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The conversation of recovery - part two
- The listening for the Conversation of possibilities will be even more unfamiliar than the one about the self-limiting belief. Even though possibilities will be caused for the individual and a sense of hope and inspiration created, there will be a tendency at some point for the person to not belief that their life can be truly transformed merely by creating possibilities. Even when the person gets ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The conversation of recovery - part one
- Transformational Counseling is all about assisting another human being to live a life that they love and to live it powerfully. Transformational Counseling is about creating a space for others to learn how to transform their lives, to live a life differently from how it was in the past, to truly create what they desire. Transformational Counseling is about assisting others in their getting and uti...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Motivation: 5 powerful emotions you can use
- Experiencing strong emotions is not uncommon. What is uncommon is applying these emotions to motivate you to change and grow.Having said that, here are five emotional states that can change your life, if you act on them:commitment, desire, disgust, decision and focus.CommitmentIf you are committed there is always a way, and usually more than one way. The key phrase here...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Damaged
- On the J-O-B. That's where I met him. Quentin Cole was his name. Everyone called him Q for short. Q was an extremely attractive man. He was 6'2", had the waviest-curliest-jet-black hair that you ever saw. This man had the deepest dimples, hazeliest of green eyes, and a physique to die for. He always dressed well and smelled so, so g-o-o-d. WOW!Eventually Q and I somehow connected, and ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are you still stuck on still?
- Are you still "stuck on still?" If so, don't let fear, doubt or disappointment rob you of your future, or keep you from your desires. Instead, see yourself as the person that you want to become. Human Beings naturally navigate towards the pictures they keep in their minds. Empower yourself and create the images you want to attract.Consider asking yourself these life-altering questions. They...