Leaders Are Readers

About Leaders Are Readers Blog

noreply@blogger.com (Thea) — Tue, 10 May 2011 10:26:10 PDT

Hi, you've arrived at one of my older blogs, the Leaders Are Readers blog and you'll still find great content to explore. However, Leaders Are Readers is no longer a blog that I regularly update because all my activities and resources and now focused into the My Forward Steps Member site at www.myforwardsteps.com My Forward Steps is my new space brimming with daily tips, success

Scientifically Proven Techniques for Increasing Memory Retention

noreply@blogger.com (Thea) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:21:13 PST

Do you ever find yourself forgetting mundane tasks in everyday life, like forgetting to pick up something from the store, or leaving your cell phone on its charger? You shouldn’t feel alone, as many people suffer from these small slips in their cognitive processes. Memory retention and loss have become increasingly important issues of study and debate in the modern information age. The

In Tune With The Infinite

noreply@blogger.com (Thea) — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 06:13:32 PDT

I hear it said,—How in regard to one who bears me hatred, towards whom I have entertained no such thoughts and feelings, and so have not been the cause of his becoming my enemy? This may be true, but the chances are that you will have but few enemies if there is nothing of an antagonistic nature in your own mind and heart. Be sure there is nothing of this nature. But if hatred should come from

Mind Power Books By Favorite Authors

noreply@blogger.com (Thea) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 02:35:22 PDT

See a collection of Free Mind Power Books By All Your Favorite Authors at FreeMindPowerBooks.com As A Man Thinketh by James Allen The Eight Pillars of Prosperity by James Allen As A Man Thinketh New Version The Path to Prosperity by James Allen Your Invisible Power by Genevieve Behrend Attaining Your Desires by Genevieve Behrend How to Live Life and Love It by Genevieve Behrend Mind Power by

More inner power hidden away

noreply@blogger.com (Thea) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:53:25 PDT

The John Assaraf video is ready for us to see here… I hope you have been finding these conversations both educational and inspirational. I’ve watched each a couple of times, I always hear something new each time I listen. It’s just too easy to get stuck in some kind of pre-programmed expectation that we have to settle for whatever comes our way. If you find yourself spending more time worrying

Only One More Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Thea) — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:41:01 PDT

I am asking for your help to reach Round 2 in the Next Top Spiritual Author contest. There is no good reason you should help, however I have arranged for some fantastic gifts for you if you will! After you vote, you'll be automatically given the secret download link for some fantastic gifts, from me and my four friends. Round 2 is almost at its end & I need you to vote for "Time For My Life"

Jonathan Livingston Seagull meets The Da Vinci Code

noreply@blogger.com (Thea) — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 02:00:46 PDT

Every once in a long, long while, if you’re really lucky, you discover something wonderful – something so special that you just have to tell everyone you know about it so they can experience its wonder too. You know it’s special because you’re sure that if you’d missed it, you’d have missed something big, something important, something you’d regret not being a part of. Such events are rare

First round of the contest ends on 3 May, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Thea) — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:42:02 PDT

Get a full free chapter of my book Time For My Life: 365 Stepping Stones, for taking a little time to do this for me. Plus, four days later you receive a free copy of my 55-minutes MP3 audio interview about Goal Setting Motivation and Momentum. Those are my thank you for helping to vote my book Time For My Life into Round 2 of a contest that is focused on finding authors whose book appeals to

This Information, And More, Will Soon Be Found Elsewhere

noreply@blogger.com (Thea) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:02:28 PDT

ENTER INTO to the largest treasure trove of Forward Steps resources, free gifts, inspiring content, motivational messages, internet tools/ideas, videos, audios, programs, self improvement exercises, and so much more!What is delivered to you goes WAY BEYOND the very low US$4.95 monthly My Forward Steps Membership. Don’t let that crazy, low price fool you! Plus, there is no fixed term, it’s pay by

Dream Beyond The Common Order Of Things

noreply@blogger.com (Thea) — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 02:47:32 PDT

[Image via Wikipedia]I heard that line - dream beyond the common order of things - in an advertisement for tea, of all places. Yet the words jumped out at me like a vivid memory. I know that I have had many times in my life when I have created things bigger than I thought I knew how to achieve, and personally produced results that even left me in a state of bewilderment about what was possible

How To Communicate Effectively

noreply@blogger.com (Thea) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 19:30:54 PDT

A ProblemIt’s interesting when you consider the balance we attempt every time we have a conversation. For example: A person is trying to communicate an idea to you by speaking. You in turn, are listening (supposed to be anyway) that is why they’re speaking of course. And so now, the dilemma is exposed when the person is finished speaking; we need something wonderful to say.Most of us tend to

How to Make Wise Commitments

noreply@blogger.com (Thea) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:38:39 PDT

Are you disappointed when people do not keep their commitments? Do you keep your commitments to others? Do you keep your commitments to yourself? What is happening when we are excited about committing to something and then fail to follow through? It has been my experience that we make commitments too quickly and do not think about the basic elements in making them. Some commitments are "no

100 Clever Ways to Change Your Habits and Improve Your Life

noreply@blogger.com (Thea) — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:50:23 PDT

Most people are in a constant pursuit to improve their lives. Changing your habits, outlook, and everyday living can go a long way to making your life more like you want it to be. Here, we’ll take a look at 100 ways to make your life better. General These are some of the more general ways you can improve your life. Be proactive: Plan ahead to nip problems before they even start.Cut down on your

Are Power-Sites Sucking Your Life Energy?

noreply@blogger.com (Thea) — Wed, 13 May 2009 05:26:49 PDT

[Image via Wikipedia]"The only way to predict the future is to have power to shape the future." - Eric Hoffer You have the power to shape your future the way you want it to unfold. You are a magnificent and magically powerful being. You are blessed with the gift to create all that you desire to experience in this life. You live in a world rich in abundance that is yours to enjoy and to contribute

Tomorrow Is The Day...

noreply@blogger.com (Thea) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:01:00 PDT

Can you survive for 24 hours without your computer?Shutdown Day announces the Annual 2009 Campaign. Just like in years past, Shutdown Day 2009 calls on every net obsessed, computer–addicted individual to SHUT DOWN their computers for 24 hours on May 2, 2009 and do something else!Shutdown Day 2009 will be promoting several organizations that help young people suffering from computer addiction. A

That Motivation Stuff Doesn't Work!

noreply@blogger.com (Thea) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:09:54 PDT

[Image via Wikipedia]"We don't receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us." -Marcel ProustI ran into an old acquaintance of mine awhile back and in the course of our conversation we got around to asking what each of us was doing. When I told him about my Company, he said, "Oh, you're in the motivation business."I acknowledged that

Enlightened Money Management

noreply@blogger.com (Thea) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:09:31 PDT

[Image via Wikipedia]Do you know what most wealthy people have in common? They are excellent money managers. If you want to be wealthy, you've got to prove to the universe you can handle what you got before you will receive more.The following describes "The Easiest and Most Effective Money Management System" created by T. Harv Eker author of "Secrets of the Millionaire Mind".I have seen money

What Gets Measured Gets Done

noreply@blogger.com (Thea) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:53:20 PDT

[Image via Wikipedia]"Action is the real measure of intelligence."(Napoleon Hill)I was being told a story the other day about some advice a now retired gentleman had been given before starting his first job. When working with statistics, the advice stated, the very first thing to do is ask your boss what they want to prove.When working in the corporate world, and particularly with sales, it was

Covering the Bases of Success

noreply@blogger.com (Thea) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 09:04:38 PST

In baseball, you have to touch all 4 bases to score.It's the same with getting results in career and business.You only get wins on the board when you cover all the bases.Stepping up to 'bat' requires a clear focus . Before you do anything else, you must know what you are on a mission to accomplish. A clear sense of what's possible is required before you take a swing and without it, the game has

Life Success Lessons From 15 Orison Swett Marden Quotes

noreply@blogger.com (Thea) — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:31:30 PST

[Image via Wikipedia]1. All who have accomplished great things have had a great aim, have fixed their gaze on a goal which was high, one which sometimes seemed impossible. This is something I often repeat, however I cannot stress highly enough the need to know what you want, and to define a singular, overriding goal for your life. For example, before 5 February 2019 I want to know for sure that

The True Secret Of A Successful Entrepreneur

noreply@blogger.com (Thea) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:51:56 PST

[Image via Wikipedia]Being an entrepreneur and running your own business might seem ideal... getting out of the so-called, "rat race" of job employment. If you're already doing that, congrats but read this article first.The absolute best way to make money as an entrepreneur is to start out by doing the things you enjoy and outsource the things that are necessary but you don't like to do.Although

Goal Setting Guide 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Thea) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:10:58 PST

There is something about "new" that keeps our thoughts occupied with new resolutions, new dreams, new hopes, new plans and new wishes. New Year gives a perfect starting point for opening the next chapter of our life and making it better and brighter than the previous one.Unfortunately not all of our dreams and desires become reality. Keeping the initial enthusiasm and motivation over the long

The Like Attracts Like Attraction Factor

noreply@blogger.com (Thea) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:57:10 PST

If like attracts like, then what do you see surrounding you at this time? Someone once said to me, if you want to know to what you're committed, just take a look around you. They are words I have never forgotten, and they can raise my spirit, or other times can leave me a little flat. Depending on how I interpret my surroundings in the moment.Another suggestion, associated with the like attracts

New Year Greetings With Gifts From Me To You

noreply@blogger.com (Thea) — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:15:51 PST

Here is my Forward Steps New Year Card, with my greeting for you all. What will be accomplished in your life during the next twelve months. Remember, there is no such thing as “failure”; there is only “feedback”. List your 100 achievements over the last 12-months. You will feel so much more invigorated in creating your next year.As well as writing down my 100 accomplishments for 2008, I recorded

10 Inspiring Last Lectures and Commencement Speeches Everyone Should Watch

noreply@blogger.com (Thea) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:44:09 PST

Part of paying for a college education means that students get access to special guest speakers, including the best possible commencement addresses and even special lectures from resident faculty. The idea of the Last Lecture, for example, rests on the idea that the professor will give a lecture as if it was his last opportunity to speak to the university community. Last lectures and