Motivation Articles & News
Inspired Action: An Amazing New Short-cut To Make All Your Dreams Come True
Ever since my book, "Spiritual Marketing," became a #1 best-seller at Amazon, people have been writing me. Most of the time people are just praising the book. Sometimes people have questions about the five-step process in the book for creating wealth from the inside out. By far the most common question is about step five, the one called "Let go."
The Secret Of Napoleon Hill, P.t. Barnum, And Me
I'm riveted by the biography of Napoleon Hill, the author of the classic book "Think and Grow Rich."
Fear -- Feel It And Keep Moving
Many of us allow our fear to stop us in our tracks. All it takes is a less than encouraging word, a negative facial expression, or a less than positive opinion, and we give up before we even get started. We’re afraid of:
Words that Inspire: PASSION
What is your PASSION? Dictionary says: strong liking for or devotion to some activity, object or concept; object of desire or deep interest; love. What it REALLY means: doing something or believing in something that matters to you; making choices based on something that energizes you and excites you; one of the reasons you enjoy getting up in the morning and doing what you do. Why it MATTERS? Incorporating PASSION into your life and work feels good. ...
How To Create A Dream
All of us have a vision of our own possibility. Yet few achieve the success that our heart’s desire.
Hello! It Is Opportunity Calling!
If I knock at your door hold your hand take you towards the road to fortune would you come? If I tell you that I can guide you and point to you where the wealth lies, would you go?
Growing Out of Your Comfort Zone
It has been said that "if you are not growing, you're dying." As human beings, we are on a constant journey called life. Rick Warren has been quite successful at stimulating thought and faith in his fine book, A Purpose Driven Life, suggesting that we are all here on Earth for a reason. I would like to propose that the concept of success is purpose-driven too. Earl Nightingale referred to success as the "continuing pursuit of a worthy ideal" and spoke of it often. I submit then, that ...
Issue 1 of Life's Problems Solver Ezine
"Life is a Tiger-ride, by no means easy, but ride we must; to dismount is to be devoured mercilessly."
Quick Steps To Help You Take Action Now
Need to move ahead and yet find yourself holding back? Edward W. Smith, motivational speaker, author and TV show host, who specializes in quick tips on how to move your life ahead even faster, offers the following advice. One of the main reasons we hold back taking action is the desire for perfection. We want all the information, we want every part to be perfect, we want all our questions answered, and so on. Give it up, it isn't going to happen, life isn't like ...
Nothing To Lose
I stormed out of the office and headed for the patio area in front of my office building. It was October 2003, and everybody knew what happened. Ever since our division consolidated in February 2002, there had been more “closed door” conversations than ever, and when they involved me, I usually came out angry. This time I was madder than ever. I was sick of the office politics, sick of the cliques, sick of people sneaking around the rules – and you can only take all of that being sick so ...
Being Genuinely Curious
Yesterday at the dinner table, my eleven-year-old daughter asked me, "Aren't there times when you absolutely know you're right and the other person is wrong?" She had a disagreement at school that day and believed that her view was the truth. I said, "I used to think I was always right and that other people were wrong. Now I still think I may be right, but I realize that other people know things that I don't. I'm more interested in learning than being right."
Quick Steps To Handle Setbacks
Looking for a way to handle a setback? Edward W. Smith, motivational speaker, author and TV show host, who specializes in quick tips on how to move your life ahead even faster, offers this advice. First, step back and remind yourself of the reason you picked the goal you had a setback in, in the first place. Looking at the bigger picture helps you regain the will to attack the goal again. Next, adopt the attitude of a disinterested observer looking at what happened ...
Motivation To Change, Why Is It So Hard?
We encounter constant changes throughout our life; it could be educational, health, relationships or financial, and of course with oneself. Maintaining or increasing one’s sense of self-worth and happiness are strong incentives for these changes.
Lazy? Or Right on Schedule
Q. I've been working on a big project for a long time. Although I try to move ahead every day, sometimes I have to force myself to accomplish even a small task. When I skip a day, I feel guilty. How can I stay motivated?"
Getting Started is the Toughest Part of the Job
One of the most challenging things about starting on a new project, goal or task usually isn't the planning, the thinking about it and the mapping it out. It is the doing! Actually taking the first step is often the most difficult part of any new endeavor.
Trust Your Intuition!
How many times have you been faced with a decision to make and all of a sudden you get this feeling of instinctively knowing what you must do? Something inside you is telling you the difference between what you should do and what you are meant to do. Many people interpret this as a hunch, a gut feeling or having an inkling.
ADHD Its a Wonderful Life
As I usually do over the Holidays, I watched one of my all-time favorite actors in one of my all time favorite movies and that's Jimmy Stewart in "It's a Wonderful Life". Co-starring Donna Reed and made in the 1940s, the movie was not critically acclaimed at the time, but over the years has become a stable of the Holiday Season. If you have not seen it, you need to, and if you have, then you all know it revolves around a small town businessman George Bailey from Bedford Falls, New ...
Tame Your Worst Enemy, Fear
“People are never more insecure than when they become obsessed with their fears at the expense of their dream.”
Journals You Can Keep
Journals You Can Keep By Doreene Clement www.the5yearjournal.com info@the5yearjournal.com Besides your daily feelings, thoughts, and experiences journal, diary or diaries, there are many ideas for journals that you can keep, some are suggested below. Buy a blank book or a notebook with a particular journal topic in mind and keep this book for only that topic. You may decide to keep several kinds of journals at the same time, so remember that you do not have to journal every day. 1. Family ...
Build Your Ark, Save Your World
He heard a voice. The voice wants him to do something, something no one had ever done before. “Build an ark, the earth will be flooded and destroyed.” The voice told him. He jolted out of sleep, if he was really sleeping. Whichever way, thinking or sleeping, he got up and wanted someone to share it with.
Taking Care Of Yourself
Copyright 2005 Writer's Eye Advisory Service The essence of self-care, is to take daily care of yourself in a regular and consistent manner. It's about doing the stuff that our parents or guardians did their best to teach us when we were much younger. Good self-care allows you to put yourself at the top of your day, makes your more ready to face your day, your plans and life's unexpected moments. SHOWER YOURSELF: Don't take everything so seriously. Give yourself appropriate ...
Camping Solo
I recently completed my first solo camping trip. Although I've been camping for over 45 years, this was the first time I didn't have parents, friends, or a husband alone with me. It was just me, and the birds, and the bees. And the bear, but that's another story.
Gremlins
I don't know how familiar you are with Richard Carson's concept of the Gremlin, so here's a brief explanation.
Read Your Way To Public Speaking Success
How to Read Your Way to Speaking Success by Mike Moore The most important thing a speaker can do to enhance a career is to become an authority in their specific subject area. You want to reach a point where people automatically think of you when they are looking for information on your topic or are looking for a speaker for their event. To do this you must read extensively in your field. I believe that speakers are leaders and leaders are readers. If you don't read then listen to tapes ...
The Key To Perseverance
The Definition Of Perseverance From a dictionary: "Persisting in or remaining constant to a purpose, idea or task in spite of obstacles." Notice it doesn't start, "Wisely persisting..." Perseverance can clearly be a both a good thing and a bad thing. Remember that when you find yourself wanting to quit something. Quitting might be the wisest choice. Of course, the problem with the idea that you should quit when something isn't worth the effort, is that it's often used as a ...
Self Help And Motivation
My name is Marlene Challis. I'm a wife and mother and up until a few years ago, I knew absolutely nothing about computers or business.
How To Be Led By The Spirit Of God
Copyright 2005 Daniel N Brown The Bible tells us that we need to be led by the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:12-14, Galatians 5:16-25). Therefore, it is necessary for us to discern the prompting and guidance of the Holy Spirit if we are to live successful lives. Getting to know God better is ultimately the key to hearing from, and being led by Him. 1. Spend time alone with Him in prayer and Bible reading. This should be a priority, not a chore that you grudgingly do if you happen to have some ...
People Who Get What They Want: What Are They Thinking?
Imagine being able to choose any outcome and automatically feel motivated to make it happen. No matter what's standing in your way, you'd be so driven that you would blow right past it. You would get what you wanted every time. Sound too good to be true? I thought so too, until I learned a basic truth about the way we think and act. When you know how it works, it's easy to create a drive that compels you to do whatever it takes to create the kind of life ...
Being Determined What Good Will That Do?
‘Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.’ -- Josh Billings
Three Simple Ways to Stay Focused
While I was trying to find a subject to write about this month that would be of interest to my readers, I did many things with my computer.