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Are You Stubborn?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:01:00 +0000

Are you stubborn? I mean, are you the kind of person who will keep on doing the same thing even when you know for a fact that you are not getting results? I asked this question because there are business executives who keep on doing the same things even though they are not achieving the results they
set forth to achieve in the first place. These kinds of executives are those that are afraid to risk. Although their efforts are not getting the results they want, they still do it for the simple reason that they are afraid to try something new for fear of failing even more.

If you think you are this type of person, well, you better change; otherwise, you would not go anywhere far from where you are currently right now. If you want to be a market leader, then you have to do something drastic to achieve your end results. After reading this article, pause for a while and then do whatever you need to do to change what has not been working for you.

Change, it is argued, is the only permanent thing in this world. As such, there is nothing that cannot change. In fact, change is what everybody needs in order to alter the course of events in one’s life. This is especially true for marketers and those who are in sales. If you don’t change and just keep on doing the same thing, you’re just going to have the same results over and over again. If you are satisfied with the results then continuously do the same things. But if you want to get more, then do something drastic.

So what should you do to affect change? First, you have to change even before you fail. The point is do not let yourself fail if you know all along that there is something wrong with your strategy. This is the common mistake of marketing executives and business owners– they change only when they see themselves failing in their endeavors. The question now is why you have to wait to fail when you can do something well before you see yourself crashing. Needless to say, do something about it before it is too late.

This is precisely what you should not do when you’re in sales. Do not change only when you are in pain or in a quandary before you make yourself alter your plans. You might not be able to do anything because you’re in so much pain to even move a small bit.

Take the time and effort to look at your marketing strategy last year. Is your business card printing not giving you the ROIs you expect? Or are your business cards not getting the right clients to your business? The bottom line is to not do the same things that failed you last year. Think about the pain and money your marketing collateral caused you. Think about the lost sales and opportunities, the missed chances that highlight your failure with your marketing campaign. Then make that small step to change for the better.

Never stick with strategies that did not work the first time. Reformulate and re-strategize. This is to suggest that if your business cards did not get the rave it so rightfully deserve, then by all means, go back to the drawing board and reformulate the design. Never insist on doing the same thing if it does not yield the results you want. Whatever you do, just always remember to do something and make sure that you change what you’ve been doing for the longest time for the better.

Overcome Laziness Today

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:34:00 +0000

What is laziness?

It is the desire to be idle, to do nothing and resist effort.

It is a state of passivity and of letting things stay as they are.

Sometimes, we enjoy being a little lazy, such as after working hard for several hours, or on a very cold or warm day, but if this state occurs too often, something

has to be done about it.

In order to perform our chores and work efficiently, and to live a full, active and successful life, we must learn how to overcome laziness.

Herea re a few simple tips for overcoming laziness:

1) Break down a task into smaller tasks

We often avoid tasks because we find them too big, too overwhelming, too tiring or taking too much of our time. Breaking a task into several smaller tasks can solve this problem. Then each one will not seem so difficult or intimidating. Instead of having one big task, we will have a series of small tasks, which do not require too much effort. This approach can be applied not only to tasks, but also to goals and everything else we have or need to do. This will tend to melt much of the laziness and inner resistance we often experience.

2) Rest sleep and exercise

In some cases, laziness is due to being tired and lacking energy. If this is true in your case, you need to give yourself the rest and sleep you need, and also give your body enough exercise and fresh air.

3) Motivation

In some cases, the reason for laziness is due to lack of motivation. You can strengthen your motivation through affirmations, visualization and thinking about the importance of performing your task or chore or achieving your goal.

4) Have a vision of what and who you want to be

Frequently reflecting on the person we want to be, the goals we want to achieve, and the life we want to live, can motivate us to act.

5) Think about benefits

Think about the benefits you will gain if you overcome your laziness and take action, instead of thinking about the difficulties or obstacles. Focusing on the difficulties of the task or action lead to discouragement, avoidance of taking action and to laziness. It is important that you focus your mind and attention on the benefits, not on the difficulties.

6) Thinking about the consequences

Think about what will happen, if you succumb to laziness, and don't perform your task or chore; thinking about the consequences, if you do not act, can also push you to take action.

7) Doing one thing at a time

Focus on doing one thing at a time. If you feel you have a lot to do, you will probably feel overwhelmed and let laziness overcome you, instead of you overcoming laziness.

8) Visualization

Your imagination has a great influence on your mind, habits and action. Visualize yourself performing the task easily, energetically and enthusiastically. Do so before starting with a task or goal, and also when you feel lazy, or when your mind whispers to you to abandon what you are doing.

9) Repeat affirmations

Tell yourself:

"I can accomplish my goal."

"I have the energy and motivation to act and do whatever I want or have to do."

"Doing things makes me stronger."

"Doing things makes things happen."

10) Regards a task as an exercise

Consider each task as an exercise to make you stronger, more decisive and more assertive.

11) Procrastination

Avoid procrastination, which is a form of laziness. If there is something you have to do, why not do it right now and get through with it? Why let it stay nagging at the back of your head?

12) Learn from successful people

Watch successful people, and how they do not let laziness win. Learn from them, talk with them and associate with them if they are around you.

Overcoming the habit of laziness is achieved through a series of daily actions and activities, when you choose to act, instead of remaining passive.

Every time you overcome your laziness you get stronger.

Every time you choose to act, you increase your ability to win, achieve goals and improve your life.

Cheers!

Your Inner Consciousness Bring Outer Changes

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:52:00 +0000

The quality of your life depends to a large extent on the quality of your inner and mental life.

If you are lazy, worry too much, and afraid to try new things, you stick to the same spot.

If you are not afraid to change your thinking patterns, your life will soon change accordingly.

Your habitual thoughts, and the content of your

subconscious (inner) mind, determine your behavior, and the way you act and react.

When you change the way you feel and think about things, and the way you react to people and situations, your actions and behavior change accordingly. These changes in you, create changes in your external life.

If you are the worrying type, you are probably afraid of changes, and prefer to stick to the same kind of life that you know well. You see other people improving their life and achieving success, but you do not follow their steps, though you might wish to. If you do nothing, you will always stay where you are.

If you do not change your thinking patterns, and cannot visualize your life differently from how they are now, you will go on living the same kind of life, day after day. It might never occur to you that you can visualize a different, improved reality.

In this situation, your mindset limits you. You constantly see in your mind's eye the same day-to-day reality, and consequently, your conscious and subconscious minds keep being programmed to see and expect the same reality every day, and to create, attract and experience the same kind of experiences and activities.

Suppose you realize that your outer reality is shaped to a great extent by your inner world. This realization will make you to believe that you can make changes your life. You will start envisioning the kind of life you want to live.

If you keep thinking and visualizing a different and better kind of life, soon these thoughts will sink into your subconscious mind, and would motivate, inspire and energize you to take action in this direction.

Inner changes bring outer changes.

The new thoughts, will bring new expectations and hopes, and would change the way you view your outer world.

The inner changes in you, will gradually affect your outer life.

Your behavior, and the way you act will change.

You will have more energy, ambition and inner strength.

You will get over your fear of change, and be ready to take action to change and improve your life, in accordance with the changes happening within you.

All this requires some inner work and effort, and the use of a few techniques and exercises, like visualization, affirmations, willpower, self discipline and motivation.

Cheers!

10 Ways You Can Overcome Anger

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:50:00 +0000

Anger is a natural emotion that every human and many non-human animals experience. Mild forms of human anger may include displeasure, irritation or dislike. When we react to frustration, criticism or a threat, we may become angry - and usually this is a healthy response. Anger may be a secondary response to feeling sad, lonely or frightened. When anger becomes a full-blown rage our judgment and thinking can become impaired and we are more likely to do

and say unreasonable and irrational things.

Anger is not just a mental state of mind. It triggers an increase in heart rate, blood pressure and levels of adrenaline and nor adrenaline. Anger has survival benefits, and forms part of our fight or flight brain response to a perceived threat or harm. When a human or animal decides to take action to stop or confront a threat, anger usually becomes the predominant feeling and takes over our behavior, cognition and physiology.

In many cases humans and non-human animals express anger by making loud sounds, baring teeth, staring and specific posturing as a warning to perceived aggressors to stop their threatening behaviors. It is unusual for a physical attack to occur without these signs of anger appearing first. If a stranger approaches some newborn puppy-dogs the mother will most likely growl, bare her teeth and adopt a defensive or ready-to-attack posture, rather than silently attack without any warning.

If you trespass into the private land of a farmer in a remote area, his approach may be similar; his voice may be hostile, as may his body language, and posture. Instinctively, anger may surge in humans and non-human animals to protect territory, offspring and family members, secure mating privileges, prevent loss of possessions or food, and many other perceived threats.

Experts say anger is a primary, natural emotion with functional survival value, which we all experience from time to time. The raised heart rate, blood pressure, and release of hormones prepare us physically for remedial action - which is either to fight or run away at top speed (fight or flight).

We can overcome anger if we follow the following steps:

1. One of the key steps to overcoming anger is to identify the object of your anger. Many people who struggle with chronic anger aren't even sure what they're angry about. When you identify what you're angry about you can begin the process of dealing with it.

2. One of the goals of an angry person can be to draw attention to themselves. They often feel that negative attention is better than no attention at all. If you don't feel loved or needed, this may be a root cause of your anger.

3. Accept the fact that most things in the world are out of your control. If you try to continually control your family, friends or circumstances you will find the result frustrating.

4. The root of your anger may lie in a lack of forgiveness. If you've never forgiven someone who's hurt you, you're caught in a vicious trap that will ultimately destroy you.

5. Many who struggle with anger hate themselves. Self-hatred can be used as a tool to control your emotions. You may need to learn new skills to control your emotions in a positive way.

6. You may be angry about things your family, colleague or friends have done to you in the past, even decades ago. This is called residual anger. It is possible to resolve this anger and move on with your life, but you must be willing to spend time identifying the root of your problem and choosing to forgive those who have hurt you.

7. There are some legitimate physical causes for anger. If you suspect your problem may be related to a chemical imbalance in your body, be evaluated by a qualified psychiatrist.

8. In truth, no one can "make you angry," even though they can provoke you. You can control your response to people and circumstances.

9. There is a place for "righteous anger," when one of God's principles is violated. Scripture does admonish us to "not let the sun go down on our anger" though. In other words, when you feel angry, it is important to deal with it and move past it as soon as possible.

10. If you or a family member is struggling with anger issues, they're not likely to go away by themselves.

It is necessary to identify the cause of the anger and take proactive steps to resolve it.

Cheers!

Who Are You?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:09:00 +0000

If you were asked to describe yourself in one word, what would that word be?

Would it be something like, honest, obsessed, driven, compassionate, humorous, empathetic or any multitude of other possibilities?

Write down the one word you would use to describe yourself. Is it the same word other people would use to describe you?

I like to refer to that one word, as the foundation for you to state your personal brand, a reflection of who you really are and how the world perceives you to be.

The most crucial element of your personal brand, if you are to be successful, is that you must be real.

The picture you project to the world and the one people see, must be a true reflection of who you really are. People will see right through anyone who is pretending to be something they are not.

Explore the brand you wrote down previously, see if it is authentic and ask yourself if it is supporting or sabotaging your efforts?

Is your Personal Brand the right one to buoy you to the Success you Desire?

Is your personal brand, showing the people around you that they can trust you?

Are you reflecting and building a reputation filled with integrity and is it adequate to support you to achieve your personal and business goals?

A Real Personal Brand will stand the Test of Time.

Once you have built a strong personal brand, which allows the people around you to get to know, like and trust you.

Your personal brand becomes your best asset, a constant reminder to everyone around you that, despite the whirl wind of change all around us, your authentic personal brand is reliable, trustworthy and a bastion of strength.

No matter what the future may bring, your personal brand offers security for the future.

Your Personal Brand is not about Business Card.

When talking about your personal brand, don't think that your business card, website or marketing materials are your personal brand.

You can strive to design these to reflect your personal brand to the world, but always remember that your personal brand is that really powerful, crystal clear image or positive idea, which springs to mind, whenever people think about you.

It is the foundation of what you stand for, reflecting your values, philosophies, attitude, abilities and commitment.

Your real personal brand tells the people, who you associate with or who you do business with, who you really are, whether you can be trusted, what you do and what makes you unique. It is a reflection of the value you project to the market place.

The challenge is that, whether or not you are aware of it, you are projecting a personal brand to everyone around you.

You can continue to project a personal brand to the world, over which you exert little or no control or you can use the awareness which flows from this article to start to carve a real brand, which will support you on your success journey.

Molding your Personal Brand

You have been molding and building your personal brand ever since you took your first breath on this planet.

Every interaction you have, how you communicate with people, every time you enter a room, look someone in the eye, shake their hand, communicate with them or even every blog you post, picture you post on your social media platforms, is projecting your personal brand to the world.

Everything you do or fail to do every day adds another mark to your personal brand. Is the picture of your personal brand, which the world is seeing, the kind of reflection you want them to have or does it require some re-branding?

Discover your real self and the brand you want to reflect to the world. Get a crystal clear picture in your mind of what your personal brand is. Now try to sum up this picture into one word, which will allow you to develop, package and reinforce your personal brand.

Discovering your personal brand and stating it in one word allows you to get absolute clarity about what you stand for and makes it easy for you to get everyone around you to understand and support you and your personal brand.

Once you have identified the word, which best describes your personal brand. It is crucial that you project exactly that to the world; in the way you dress, show-up, speak, interact with people and deliver on every commitment you make.

Become intentional with how you project your personal brand to the world; always strive to demonstrate your values and what you really stand for.

Strive to walk your talk and be real.

Are You Listening?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:12:00 +0000

Have you ever walked away from a conversation with someone and said to yourself, “what was that all about?” Or, have you finished talking to a spouse or co-worker and thought, “they didn’t hear a word I said!”

Experts tell us that the ability to communicate effectively is one of the most important skills that contribute to a successful life. So, why does our communication fail so often? Here’s one reason.

When we think of improving communication, we often emphasize our role as the speaker or communicator. So, we focus on what we say and how we say it. We work on making our presentation more interesting and compelling. We work on voice inflection, posture, and other communication dynamics. These can be effective tools and make a positive impact. But, they amount to only half of the equation.

Just as important, perhaps even more important to the conversation than the speaker, is the listener. The listener can, by his posture, attitude, and manner, encourage or completely block out the speaker. The listener chooses how important the communication is and thereby decides which messages will get through and which ones will be discarded. All too often, listeners are not really listening at all. They are simply thinking about what they will say when the speaker finally stops talking. This type of dialogue is frustrating for both parties because very little communication actually takes place. The #1 key to improving communication is to develop the skill of really listening.

“What?” you might say, “why should I care what someone else is thinking when I know I’m right? I just want the other person to listen to me!” The problem with this attitude is that no one cares what you think until they know that you care about what they think.

You have two ears and one mouth. That is a subliminal message to you that you should talk only half as much as you listen. When we really listen, we focus on what the speaker is meaning, not just what he or she is saying. Conversations that are based on solid listening skills not only result in more effective communication, they foster trust, improve relationships and are more likely to be followed up with action.

Here are 5 tips to improve your listening skills:

1. When someone is speaking, instead of thinking about what you will say as soon as they stop, think about how you might restate what the speaker is saying. In situations where there has been conflict or misunderstanding in the past, you should do just that—restate what they said to be sure they know that you got the message.

2. Ask clarifying questions. When someone sees that you are actually engaged in what they are saying, they will be more inclined to listen to you when it’s your turn.

3. Use your facial expression and posture to encourage the speaker to share what they think. You can literally shut down a conversation by rolling your eyes, or looking away, or acting bored. Instead, look people in the eye and let them know you care what they are saying.

4. Never let someone speak to you when you can’t give them your attention. If you are too busy or distracted to listen at the moment, tell them that you are not able to give them your full attention right now and plan another time that would be better for you. If you are not interested in what the person is saying (such as a sales call or co-worker who likes to gossip), tell them you’re sorry but you cannot give them your full attention right now, then suggest another way they can still present their message such as sending you an email or voice message. This sends the message to everyone around you that talking with you means communicating.

5. Diagnose before you prescribe. Don’t be too hasty to jump in with a solution to someone’s concern. Make sure you understand the situation thoroughly. Sometimes that means you will need to talk to other people or investigate the situation before giving your opinion. You may need to think about it before making a decision or responding to a concern. When people know that you will listen and understand all of the facts before you reply, they will be much more likely to listen to and value what you have to say when you do speak.

Positive Communications Can Strengthen Your Marriage.

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:48:00 +0000

The “heart of the matter” is this – successfully married couples report a high level of satisfaction with the way they communicate.

They talk about everything and anything with each other. successful couples attribute their marital success first and foremost to the fact that they have honed their communication skills over time.

So, what are the lessons learned over many years of research from those couples that communicate effectively on just about every level?

Look at the five important actions taken by successful couples.

1. Effective marital communication always begins with proper engagement and in a proper context. Talking about serious matters cannot occur effectively when dealing with chaos, such as a blaring television, crying baby, intruding friends etc.

2. There is proper etiquette to follow in effective communication. Lower your voices, speak in a calm manner, make eye contact, listen intently and seek clarification if you don’t understand. Refrain from blaming, accusing, calling names, making nasty remarks or getting defensive.

3. Discussions about serious issues must always begin with agreement about what the issues really are. Work to identify the issues/causes, establish the parameters of the discussion, and agree to solve the problem/s together.

4. A fruitful conversation about important matters always begins with the brainstorming of ideas. It is important to get your respective ideas out on the table. Talk about the relative strengths and weaknesses of each. Agree on ideas/suggestions worth exploring.

5. Never be arguementative when discusing issues with your spouse. Instantly passing judgment on an idea is usually the death of open and honest discussions between two people.

The thousands of successfully married couples interviewed say they never felt invalidated by their spouse and always felt their suggestions were heard, and that their opinions always mattered.

Learn the simple lessons of communication that these wonderful couples practice everyday of their lives together.

Cheers!

Weight Loss Strategies That Don't Involve Dieting

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:33:00 +0000

Getting in shape is easier said than done. Although ingesting fewer calories and exercising more looks pretty easy to do, as individuals you are always left with the problem of either ingesting too few calories and being confronted by hunger pangs and a small metabolic rate or working out like crazy and finding hours later that your cravings is pushing you eat all the calories you have just burned off.

If any of the above description reminds you of you, then the following tips constructed by

prefessional physicians can help you to lose those excess lbs without you having to go on a diet.

1.Eat a bowl of soup before a meal- whether you'd want to do this before lunch or dinner, studies indicate that consuming a small bowl of soup more than thirty minutes before a meal can help you to consume less calories. The key is to eat it hot so you don't eat it too fast as this will enable your body to digest it more effectively - thus speeding up your calorie burn - and more importantly trick your brain into believing you are full. NOTE: do not eat a cream based soup as this will contain more calories

2.Dont' eat right before you go to bed - there is more to losing weight than checking your calories in and calories out. The foods you consume can also influence your weight. Trials by nutritionist Fugh-Berman points to the fact that ingesting high fat meals such as a take-away up to half an hour before fall asleep can decrease your calorie burn and affect your fat storage whilst you sleep.

3. Pretend you live in the city - it is a well-known fact that people from the city are lighter than those who don't live in the city because of their regular levels of ‘incidental walking'. From walking to a local cafe to running an errand, accidental exercise can without delay be incorporated into your routine and luckily for you doesn't feel like exercise.

You don't have to be a city dweller either. Just choose to make the choice to use stairs instead of lifts, to park a few blocks from your local shops so you have to walk the distance to and from or dust your house more and all this non regulated walking will help you to experience to increased calorie burn.

4. Try a bit of chili - if you love eating chili in your dishes, then this weight loss strategy is a good one for you. Research has found that chili has got craving reduction abilities that can help you to limit your calorie intake. Try to add up to a teaspoon - depending on your preferences - to your diets.

5. Decrease your drink consumption - the beverages you drink can add hundreds of unnecessary calories to your diet on a daily basis without you even realizing it. A Starbucks mocha for example contains 260 calories, so be aware of what you drink and keep this info mind when counting calories.

6.Take a herbal supplements- if you are looking for extra help for your weight loss, then taking a dietary pill such as natural appetite suppressant Proactol into your diet can help. Medically proven to reduce your dietary fat content by 28% whilst curbing your appetite, the complex fibres within Proactol can help you to beat the food cravings inflicted by dieting and ensure that you stay in control of your diet.

Cheers!

When One door is closed, Another is open!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:13:00 +0000

You may have heard of Bob Marley. He is the Jamaican philosopher/reggae

superstar who has penned many memorable songs including this one:

Coming in from the cold.

In this particular song, Marley queries, "Why do you look so sad and forsaken?"

Then, without waiting for an answer, Marley offers up some sound advice in the form of a rhetorical question: "When one door is closed, don't you know another is open?"

For many of us,

when a door closes, we feel our world has come to an abrupt end,

even when it's us who consciously decided to close the door on a particular

chapter of our lives. No matter the reasons or circumstances for a closed door,

take care not to lose hope. Not to see an end, rather to look for another entry.

Though often unwelcome and unexpected, change is inevitable. Shifting attention

from what we've lost or have been shut off from to what we still have in hand or

what we can achieve through another door can be very difficult. As Bob Marley

says, we get "sad and forsaken" because we desperately want to hold on to what

we have in hand instead of venturing into the dreaded unknown.

The truth is that if the door is closed, locked, sealed forever, continuing to focus on it expecting to find a way in will be a grand waste of time. We have no choice but to recalculate our path forward.

Of course, I understand the dilemma. Over the last three years, we have seen

investments evaporate in the stock market, jobs sail overseas. We grapple with

trepidation and uncertainty about what the future holds.

Many people with a mortgage, car note, and kids to put through college have

found themselves on one side of a sealed door while their lifesavings or assumed

earnings are on the other. Finding yourself in such a predicament can be

unnerving at best, but grousing or brooding has yet to bring even one job back.

When the door slams on a current opportunity, start looking towards an

alternative entry.

The new door represents a chance to learn new skills, a chance to improve

yourself, remake yourself to achieve gainful employment. Instead of fixating on

what could have been, tap your imagination to see what can still be. Search your

soul to rediscover what it is you truly want to get out of life and, perhaps more

importantly, to put into life. When you find yourself "locked out" or "sealed off"

from your presumed life path, get creative and take action.

The stories of folks who have lost their jobs, retooled themselves, and found

employment in a different industry or who have become self-made entrepreneurs

are myriad and inspiring.

I recently read a story about a woman named Maura Jarvis. She got laid off from her job while on maternity leave. Maternity leave!

Did she become angry and vengeful? In fact, she did. But only initially; she

quickly refocused - rather than fretting over the fact that a door had just closed

on her. She looked for new way forward, a door that led to a path to owning her

own company. Now she employs her creative genius and others to help small and

medium sized companies build their brands and create better images of who they

are and what they can do. In other words, instead of bringing herself down, she's

uplifting others... and getting paid for it!

The lesson learned from this short story: do not crawl into a shell and hide with shame because you lost your savings, your job, or both.

Do not dwell on blaming your boss, the government... the cruel and unjust universe! Instead, decide that it is time to work harder, increase your focus and determination.

Redirect your anger and frustration.

Take the knowledge and experience you have garnered from this lost

opportunity and compress it into a platform that you can stand on to see the

future, a launching pad that will propel you toward higher goals, faster and more

efficiently.

Persistence

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:47:00 +0000

When things go wrong as they sometimeswill

When the road you're traveling seems all uphill

When the funds are low and the debts are high

And you want to smile but you have to sigh

When care is pressing you down a bit

Rest if you must, but don't you quit

Life is queer with its twists and turns

As every one of us sometimes learns

And many a fellow turns about

When he might have won had he stuck it out

Don't give up though the pace seems slow

You may succeed with another blow

Often the goal is nearer than

It seems to a faint and faltering man

Often the struggler has given up,

When he might have captured the victor's cup

And he learned too late when the night came down

How close he was to the golden crown

Success is failure turned inside out

The silver tint of the clouds of doubt

And you never can tell how close you are

It may be near when it seems far;

So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit

It's when things go wrong that you mustn't quit

The only words I remembered from that poem...."Give it your

hardest hit but never quit."

If we ever hope to realize our dreams and truly reap

the fruits of our labor, we must develop the ability to endure in the face of the

challenges and adversity that life will throw our way.

Persistence does not recognize failure

Lack of persistence is one of the biggest reasons for failure. People simply give up

and, in the history of the world; no one has ever been defeated until defeat was

accepted as reality.

As Winston Churchill said in a speech at his Alma Mater,

"Never give in; never give in, never, never, never, never - in nothing, great or

small, large or petty - never give in except to convictions of honor and good

sense."

Unfortunately, most people give in even before they get started. They will

come up with a great idea but right away think of all the reasons why it wouldn't

work - and quit. No matter what your field of endeavor, you will always face

obstacles. Things simply won't go as well as planned or expected. But if you don't

quit, you will achieve your goals.

Persistence denotes belief in you

Persistence is a very good measure of your belief in yourself. It speaks volumes of

how confident you are in your ability to succeed. Only a person who is confident

in their ability to succeed will persist. The more you persist, the more your

confidence and your belief in yourself intensifies. That in turn increases your

desire and motivation, and drives you to persist even more - which reinforces

your self-esteem and belief in yourself. It is an upward spiral.

Persistence builds on itself

Persistence is the ability to endure in the face of adversity. Every single act of

persistence builds and cultivates success habits which become ingrained and

ultimately guarantee your success. Each act of persistence strengthens you and

increases your ability to persist even more; until you become the most persistent,

determined person you know. You will simply become unstoppable.

As they say “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in not giving up."

Keep on Pushing!

Best Advice for Teeth Whitening

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:16:00 +0000

We all dream to have beautiful white teeth. How? What are the to do's and not to do's? Here is the advice of the specialist,

Our teeth are more or less naturally white...
First you must know that the only teeth that are really white or rather very clear are the teeth of milk. They do not have time to age as they fall fairly quickly. Moreover, the structure of enamel and dentin differs between permanent teeth and milk teeth.

This initial difference will ...
grow with age and the permanent teeth wear the enamel layer, it becomes progressively thinner and more transparent allowing more shows ivory underlying itself tends to darken with temps.

However, in case of stains on the tooth or teeth, colored techniques can be used for clarification. But beware, only in adults, these techniques are never used in youth.

Teeth white and sparkling teeth
That said, it should make a distinction between white and bright teeth. Indeed, most people use the concept of tooth whitening but actually want to have more vivid teeth, that is to say much brighter.

This is called here a question of dental hygiene and brushing methods and materials. Except in the case of surface defects, teeth brushed well with healthy gums give a brighter aspect to the teeth. The enamel is a beautiful material that, if well cared, cleaned and maintained, is very bright naturally.

Meanwhile, there are toothpastes that contain agents more or less "white" based on active oxygen and can increase the brightness of teeth. Other toothpastes color the gum, thus amplifying the contrast between the gum and the enamel, which releases the more white teeth (eg enamel diamond).

Some toothpaste are more effective than others because of their formulas to remove surface stains, such as those experienced by people who drink lots of coffee or tea. Bicarbonate toothpastes that focus more on the side whitening for example, can help people with more susceptible stains than others.

What we need most is to be careful not to use toothpastes that are too abrasive or too aggressive for the enamel. Here too, you can go to a best dental clinic to have a good advice.

Dental hygiene: the source of the brightness
But, to have more vibrant teeth, it is imperative to start with a lesson in hygiene dental knowledge to properly use the brush and really remove dental plaque correctly. Obviously, if it needs scaling, it should be done by asking your dentist to perform scaling.

But we must not forget that calculus is mainly a source of ignition for the gum and it mainly affects the lower teeth that are less visible in the smile.

In conclusion, it is really a healthy tooth (associated with a regular scaling) that promotes the well next brighter teeth. Gold teeth are much brighter and often seem clearer.

Ways to make your skin healthy

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:14:00 +0000

The primary step to keeping your skin healthy is preventing damage. Pollutants, air, sun as well as by just natural aging can certainly mortify the form of your skin. Frequent grumbles incorporate dry along with itchy skin, sagging, wrinkles, color alterations, together with age spots.

Luckily, there are various methods that you can readily apply in order to maintain a healthy skin, feeling and looking at its most excellent appearance.
Keeping yourself fit, having enough rest, as well as getting healthy diet can set the basis for fine-looking and vigorous complexion. Moreover, a proper diet is not only the ...
excellent way in attaining good health in general but it as well assists you to guarantee that your skin will get all of the vitamins and minerals, along with the nutrients that it requires to preserve and fix itself.

Another way to keep your skin healthy is to apply the right skin care products to your skin. The best anti aging skincare products that can aid you to hydrate the skin are now available at your favorite skin care product store online. Having a clean skin by using the best skin cleanser is also a great way of preventing skin damages.

One of the most essential ways to protect your skin is to keep it away from the harmful rays of the sun. Ultraviolet radiation harms the skin as well as it can result to wrinkles, premature aging, age spots or even cancer as well.

An individual should really get further preventative measures in order to be certain that his or her skin is not totally exposed under the harmful rays of the sun. Do not fail to remember that one should apply a natural sunscreen, or a moisturizer that includes sunscreen (with minimum of SPF 15) every day.

Although, it does not mean that you should not go out at all during the day, as if you are like a nocturnal creature. Your skin also needs some sunlight every day. A 10 to 15 exposures at sunrise or sunset will be alright.

In addition to that, a variety of fine skin care products such as an all natural moisturizer is one of the essential components for a vigorous complexity. Keep on moisturizing all through the day to keep your sensitive skin vigorous.

Your hands as well as your face is especially vulnerable to everyday dent, and might require it to be moisturized further.

Composition Of A Good Nutrient Rich Diet

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:12:00 +0000

For the human body to function well, it should be fed a good balance of vitamins and nutrients. There are three primary macronutrients which we consume namely protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Without these, our body won't be able to function properly.

Since we cannot synthesize vitamins in sufficient quantities, they must be obtained from dietary sources. We also need several minerals for our body to function smoothly. Calcium and phosphorous, for example, aside from being important in the strengthening and lengthening of your bones are
needed by your heart to pump efficiently.

Salt, aside from adding flavor to your dishes, contain sodium and chlorine which help in maintaining fluid balance and producing digestive juices, respectively.

Mineral salts are ionic in nature, they help regulate pH levels in our blood and body. Maintenance of proper pH levels is crucial for the proper functioning of the body, a balanced supply of necessary mineral nutrients ensures that natural pH balance is maintained.

There are also minerals which you require in lesser amounts of such as iron, iodine and zinc. While only minute levels are required, several ailments will emanate from not being able to meet the recommended dietary allowance overtime.

You can get both macrominerals and trace elements from dietary sources. If your diet is deficient is essential nutrients, taking dietary supplements on a regular basis is recommended.

Beside mineral nutrients, the body needs water, you need to keep your body hydrated. 6 to 8 glasses of water a day is more than sufficient for the average person, if you have an active lifestyle, your requirement will be higher. Taking the adequate amounts of fluids is essential for the growth and maintenance of your body. It is also important in the elimination of unneeded and harmful substances from your system. Alkaline water, called so because of its slightly alkaline pH, is believed to benefit the body by reducing blood acidity.

This trend is brought about by the heightened awareness of the public to alkaline water benefits. The manufacturers of alkaline water additives claim that the regular consumption of alkaline water protects against cancer and may even slow down aging.

Also called ionized water, this water preparation is mineral-rich and consequently keeps the blood pH at a neutral state. It is believed that certain food items, most notably carbonated drinks and junk foods, can make the blood acidic. When not neutralized, blood that is too acidic can have deleterious effects, like lethargy and abnormal heart rhythms.

Still there are those who do not believe in these alkaline water benefits saying further that these are overstated. The argument between believers and non-believers essentially fuels interest for the product.

Ultimately, the users are the only people who can testify whether or not alkaline water works, and the present consensus is that it works.

Emergency Food Storage Supplies make certain You and Your Family have Food in Emergency

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:04:00 +0000

One of the more significant things in our life is food as it is a vital necessity that we require to stay alive. Several different types of food conservation techniques have been produced over the centuries but are constantly evolving. At the present, emergency food storage supplies are a vital part of everybody's future. Emergency food storage assists you and your family to ...
get prepared for almost every emergency situation. Emergency Food Storage Supplies can bring your family safety in today's unsure and unstable world.

Having the ability to have on hand emergency food for small amount of time or even longer disaters is essential in today's world. Some of the most useful as well as well utilized food storage technique is refrigerating, freezing, canning, dehydrating and freeze drying.

Dehydrated food storage, canned food storage and freeze dried food storage are some of the most popular ways to preserve your food for the camping and emergency situations that may be needed. Lnag term, slow pressure canning is the best and hard to find ways to store canned meats. The best canned foods are slow pressure cooked at an average temperature of 240 degrees that kills bacteria and enables the meat to last for 12 - 15 years or longer. This slow pressure cooking distroys all of the bacteria from food. People like to enjoy Canned Meats, milk, juice and other items if they are available.

The Dehydrated Food Storage use dehydrating methods to preserve foods and greatly extend the food life. With this method, the food is dehydrated and processed into dried items such as dried meat, powdered milk, soup, and many more. Dehydrated foods can last for a very long periods of times extending the life of the food for up to decades.

Freeze Dried Food Storage uses freeze drying technique for emergency food storage. All through the procedure of freeze drying the maximum amount of the food's water substance is eradicated. Freeze dried food storage are well-liked for the reason that they can be stored at room temperature, are incredibly lightweight as well as compact, and it preserves every original features flavor, size, quality, nutritional value, etc. until it is reconstituted.

Having emergency food storage supplies are incredibly important. There are lots of emergency situations that arrive in life in which these emergency preparedness supplies make certain that you as well as your family members have emergency food supplies when emergencies arise.

Divorce Is Not an Option At All !

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:57:00 +0000

Marriage (or wedlock) -it's a community union or officially authorized agreement between individuals that creates understanding.

The meaning of marriage varies influenced by dissimilar cultures, on the contrary will likely be an establishment through which interpersonal relationships, frequently intimate and ...
sexual, are acknowledged. This type of union, often formalized by means of a wedding, may also be called matrimony.

The Bible says that Marriage was the first institute well-known by God on the book of Genesis, chapter 2. It's a covenant agreement, meant for keeps; for that reason it must not be broken under any condition.

Nearly as the Bible shows us to enter into wedding carefully and deferentially, annulment is that you should avoided at all costs. Honoring and upholding the marriage vows brings honor and glory to God.

Divorce just isn't an option at all. It's a lame reason from couples to get out from a wedding they never thought about and never wanted in the first place. It devaluates the true meaning of the agreement and using your vows upon wedding.

In show business, we can show that divorce is radically practice. In fact, we can say that this is likely one of the many basis or standards that ordinary couples are clinging to. They follow what they saw or heard in the media, radio and on what they're getting on surfing the web; divorce is so much more a trend lately besides an issue of moral values.

Matthew 19:6 says; "So they're then can no longer two, but one. Thus what God has joined together, let man not separate." is quite then can no longer true on this generation since even a paper-divorce paper can divide what God has joined together as one.

People's perspective of marriage is but a paper where you simply need to sign and you could just throw it anytime! Alas! They're just following everything...

Countless marriages are needlessly failing because of lack of dynamics. Nearly all couples, sadly to say, are ignorant on purpose because they don't seem to be willing to use when and spend the money growing their marriages.

When the relationship fails, they blame God. God will not save relationships, He saves individuals. It is in the couple's part to take care of, to nourish also to water their relationship with love and respect; knowing each roles as husband and wife.

Essential Vitamins for Fighting Grey Hair!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:53:00 +0000

Scientifically hair turns grey when hydrogen peroxide accumulates in the body and bleaches the hair. There are various natural supplements available on the market that provide essential nutrients that help restore the natural color of hair.

Did you know that age is not the only reason why we have grey hair? There are many different reasons why most people have grey hair prematurely. Body produces hydrogen peroxide, which is a naturally-occurring bleaching agent causing the hair strands to lose their natural color. In order to prevent this ...
from happening, you can take vitamins that restore the natural color of hair.

Before going any further, you should know that Vitamins are just as important to promote faster hair growth as to maintain healthy looking and stronger hair. Vitamins such as A, C and E are essential to help fight the free radicals that would bleach your hair and lead to grey hair.

Vitamins for grey hair

Overall, Vitamin B12 is the most essential vitamin to maintain healthy hair and slow down the greying hair. Vitamin B12 can help to regulate the secretion of natural oil to keep the hair moisturized and healthy.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids are also essential nutrients that you should take to prevent grey hair. Omega-3 can stimulate your melanocytes to produce sufficient amounts of melanin pigment so that the hair will maintain its natural color. Rich sources of Omega-3 include tuna, trout, herring, salmon, flaxseeds and walnuts.

Some other essential minerals like Folic Acid, Silica and Iodine can also help to prevent grey hair. In addition, certain amino acids can help with hair growth and make hair strong to prevent brittleness. Zinc can help to regulate the natural oils and Iodine will maintain moisture for longer periods for healthy hair growth.

There are various vitamin supplements on the market that will help to prevent grey hair. These supplements contain catalase enzyme in a high concentration. Catalase enzyme can help to break down and prevent hydrogen peroxide from building up. In addition to catalase enzyme, the vitamin contains natural herbs, plants and mineral additives that will help to restore the natural beauty and luster of your hair.

Here are some important things to consider when taking supplements to prevent grey hair:

When you are taking Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Copper, it is important to consider the amount that is already in your body and how well they are absorbed in your system. An excessive amount of copper can increase estrogen and damage the normal functioning of your liver and thyroid gland. On the other hand, an excessive amount of Omega-3 can cause you to have allergic reactions like swelling, redness, bleeding and gastrointestinal discomfort. Therefore, it is important to consult your doctor before taking Omega-3 and Copper.

In conclusion, you need to remember that it is vital to maintain a diet with essential vitamins and nutrients to stop grey hair. Ultimately, taking vitamins for grey hair will help you to maintain stronger and healthier hair.

Smell Gorgeous Making Use Of The Right Perfume

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:54:00 +0000

A perfume scent is really as significant as anything of jewellery or any accessory. A fragrance needs to work with you and the individual style. Perfumes have been popular for many years - some of them try to mask unwanted body odour. Going through perfume codes are important and will offer large savings when choosing a perfume. The codes provides details of the perfume, their notes and effects are offered. Also provided is the info on the type of woman the perfume is made for in addition to the views of other users. Perfumes are an important part of the main beauty industry.

How do you choose a fragrance that may be good for you?

Today choosing the perfect women's perfume is a little modern-day. Men could simply look for cologne their partner has bought them or simply a sample on an after shave or perfume. Maybe it's a scent they've already worn for years - no matter what occasion or does not matter how they are feeling or even if that specific scent suits them.

Perfume for women is a bit of even more of a delicate choice. Take some time smelling fragrances at perfume counters. Perhaps request a sample to be able to try the perfume out at home and on a particular date.

Many perfume manufacturers would like you to purchase their fragrances and will offer you sample bottles. There are lots of scents available. You could always pick from numerous types of fragrances or through your favorite celebrity brand. Women's perfume should represent the individual that they are.

Getting a good one
Try on the perfume lightly on your skin! Rub it on your wrist and let it blend. Remember less is more. One of the best tips on how to wear a perfume will be to spray a great mist in the fragrance in the air and walk through - allowing the scent to cover you. This way, the perfume is not too overpowering. Make a note of how much people discuss the fragrance that you're wearing.

The perfume needs to become you. A great scent is worth the wait. This is not as easy as a guy's after shave. Women's perfumes are special - something to treasure and be satisfied having found out that something which makes you feel special every time you wear it.

You can find everything you need to look and smell your best and also save a lot more when using perfume catalogue.

Cheers!

Ringtones Affect Your Image

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:32:00 +0000

Ladies and Gents, lets face it. If you have a overworked ringtone on your mobile phone, it is like yelling to the world I am inadequate every time your phone rings. OK, maybe not the world, but certainly everyone in your general vicinity will know.

The cool people already realize that ringtones are much more than just a signal that lets you know when you are being summoned. It is an extension of ones cool persona, a veritable cool meter that broadcasts the results to the people around you.

At first, the ringtone was nothing more than a way for the technologically savvy people to show off. Today, it is a cherished fashion statement much like the latest jeans and shoes. What can you say? People love their ringtones and they are ‘dying’ for others to hear their new ringtone.

Think I am kidding? It is estimated that 5 of 10 users

play their ringtones for friends, just to let them hear it and 4 out of 10 users chang their ringtone more than 3 times in a single month. Why? Does it somehow make getting contacted more effective? Nope, its just cool to do.

Ever notice that some people allow their phones to ring longer these days. They appear to pick up on the third or fourth rings as opposed to the first or second. Is it not a cell phone? It was designed to be with the owner at all times. So, what takes the person so long to pick up? Yes, you guessed right – showing off.

The ringtone is no longer the pestering ringing of days gone by. It is often the latest tune on the radio. Often times, the owner of the cell phone listens to the ringtone of their favorite song or they allow it to play longer to impart upon those around them that they are cool. It expresses their personality and they love it.

What does that tell you? It is meant to convey the beloved nature in which cell phone owners interact with their chosen ringtones.

Whether your chosen ringtone is your favorite song of the time or a spoken line from your favorite movie, one thing is for certain, the old style chime and ringer is quickly being eliminated as an option if you want to be seen as fashionable.

Ringtones are not limited to professionally recorded songs and sound clips. With todays computer technology at the fingertips of millions, some cell phone users are creating their own ringtones. Mothers have their babys crying as their ringtone, motorcycle owners have the sound of their Harley, and there are so many other variations that I cant possibly name them all.

Much like other products considered being fashion statements, the best ones often cost money. With the cost of ring tones taken care of, there is no excuse for not having a great ringtone on your phone.

The ringtone has infused the cell phone industry with additional style and does not appear to be anywhere close to slowing down. So, if you are wondering if you are cool or not, simply wait until someone calls you. Your ringtone would nott only tell you, but it will tell everyone around you where you stand on the subject.

How to Become A Problem Solver

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:54:00 +0000

Becoming a great problem solver can help you in many areas of your life either in your office, personal and business affairs and it can also help relieve stress. When you understand and know how to solve problems confidently, stress and anxiety becomes a thing of the past in whatever endeavour you find yourself. Accepting challenges and handling difficult situations will also be easier when you become adept at solving problems.
A great problem solver is always calm no matter the situation. Staying calm doesn`t mean looking calm, but panicking on the inside - it means feeling calm and acting calm. You should not act calm to look cool in the presence of co-workers (or whatever endeavour the problem is), you must stay calm to remain focused on the task and the problem.

Many people panic when there is a problem. They forget that in the process of panicking, other group of feelings i.e, feelings of being overwhelmed, stress, uncertainty, uneasiness and so on also set in. When you feel stressed, you can`t possibly think straight, let alone solve a problem. To be calm, you need to feel confident and assure yourself that in one way or another...you can solve the problem. You need to remind yourself that to every problem, there is a solution.

Being a problem solver also entails looking at the big picture. There are often many solutions to a problem and finding them out simply involves some brain-storming. Usually, with a cool and calm state of mind, finding solutions to problems is easy.

The key is breaking the problem down from every angle and start separating all of its core issues.

For example, a huge crisis happens at work and there is a time issue. To wrap your head around it, you need to break down the tasks needed to get done. The first thing you need to ask yourself is who can help on the project and what are they best at. In this situation you can delegate jobs out to finish the task. If however it`s just you, then delegate the tasks to yourself, beginning with the one that will take the longest time to deliver.

Problem solving also involves realistic time frames and goals. When you`re solving a problem and you need to break down tasks and assign them out, you must be mindful of what is realistic. Set yourself up for success and plan things out accordingly. If you don`t think that you can finish a problem over the weekend then don`t start it.

Becoming a problem solver also involves having a strong mindset that there is a solution to every problem. Even if a problem seems so big and unattainable, you still need to believe that there is a solution.

Feeling confident in yourself will ensure that you stay focused with a positive attitude.

A problem solver will always have a positive attitude that the problem will be solved any way.

Being upbeat will lift your morale and motivate others around you.

Once you begin practicing these problem solving strategies, you will feel better about making decisions and confident about the ones you make. You will then begin to see yourself as a leader and someone who can take charge and make things happen.

Cheers!

Gripe Gossip

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:42:00 +0000

Let’s face it, gossip is everywhere – among friends, at home, at work, even in the media - and we all do it.

Some of it is just idle chat about others like a girlfriend cooing to another: “Ooh, did you see that gorgeous man she brought with her to the party last night? You might think this and other talks are a form of recreational small talk; it's pure gossip.

And then there’s the mean brand of gossip in which people are talking about others in a negative and damaging way – the kind of talk that leaves nothing but destruction in its wake.

The third kind of gossip, however, which I’m going to call “gripe” gossip, is the
gossip that has at its root some complaint. It’s the gossip that happens around the office or over happy-hour cocktails or in that weekly phone call with your sister where you tell your story, and you’re the good guy while someone else is the bad guy. The problem is, gripe gossip almost never makes any difference. You complain and tell your story to someone unrelated to the complaint, the complaint never gets resolved, and you simply create agreement about how bad things are and they shouldn’t be that way.

Is this normal? Absolutely, it happens all the time. Does it leave you and others fulfilled? Inspired? Happy? Emphatically No! You just get to be right about how unfair life is, which might give you some juice in the moment, but is ultimately unsatisfying.

And yet we still do it, don’t we? According to a recent study, more than half of our conversations (and this is for men as well as women) are gossip-driven. But there’s a cost to this widespread phenomenon. In addition to the obvious impacts of wasted time and lowered productivity, there’s the fact that gossip drives a wedge between people, it adversely affects how others view you, and it saps your happiness and vitality.

The good news is, you can transform gripe gossip into something that can actually bring you closer to the people in your life. Here’s how:

1. Notice when you’re gossiping. Engaging in gossip is a habit, which means you do it without thinking. Practice asking yourself whether your discussion is contributing something positive to you or is diminishing someone. Simply paying attention to what's coming out of your mouth is a battle half won.

2. Identify a complaint. Stop and ask yourself what the complaint is underneath the gossip. Is it that your boss has given you more work to do than you can handle? Do your friend’s last-minute cancellations of social plans get on your nerves? Is your complaining about your spouse to your friends really about the fact that you would like more one-on-one time with him?

3. Take it to the right person. What moves mountains in this world is the ability to make powerful requests. Look to see what request you could make that would address the situation that’s bothering you, and then identify the best person to take that request to.

If you’ve got more on your plate than you can handle at work, instead of complaining about it to your coworkers, make a request of your boss to sit down together and prioritize what you’ll do now and what can be put off or done by someone else, or taken off the to-do list entirely.

Instead of griping to your pals about your significant other, go to him directly with a request he can accept, decline or counteroffer.

People are often amazed at the ease with which a simple request can resolve circumstances that previously seemed like a lost cause. As you practice these steps over time, you’ll develop some real muscle at turning would-be gossip into gold – and become someone whose speaking creates new possibilities, leaving you and others bigger.

Cheers!

BE TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWAL OF YOUR MIND

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:52:00 +0000

The cause of all wealth or poverty is the Mind. Let us think, for a moment, about the Mind

that is Infinite.

The whole universe, which is, of course, infinite in extent, has its origin in the Divine Mind, and is contained within the Infinite Mind, just in the same way you can hold a mental picture in your mind.

God’s Universe, as it is imaged in the Divine Mind, and as it actually is in reality, is infinitely perfect. We see it as imperfect, because we only receive a limited perception of that which is perfect and infinite, from this we form in our minds an image that is necessarily imperfect and limited, which we then project outwards, and, not knowing
any better, think it is real.

However there is no poverty or lack, only wealth and abundance, in a universe that is infinitely perfect, whole and complete in the Divine Mind. Poverty and lack have their origin in the mind of man: they have no place in the mind of God.

The obvious lack and poverty that we see around us is the product of
the human mind. Those who live in a consciousness of poverty and lack, go through life closely fettered by limitation. They cannot create wealth because they can never escape from poverty; it dogs their footsteps like their shadow. In fact, it is a shadow or reflection, in the outer life, of their state of mind and mental attitude.

On the other hand, those who live in a consciousness of sufficiency are not troubled about supply. Their circumstances reflect their type of mind and mental attitude. It does not follow that they will be wealthy, for many of them prefer to live from hand to mouth, and quite large numbers of people have no desire whatever to possess wealth of any kind, but they have no worry about supply, for their needs are always met by sufficiency.

Many people look upon the possession of wealth as evil. Personally, I do not see how, at this stage, it can be altogether avoided. Capital is necessary for the conducting of business and for the carrying out of enterprises, but as far as hoarding wealth is concerned it is unnecessary. There is nothing more deadening to the spiritual life than the love of money. It is not difficult for the wealthy to enter the kingdom of heaven if the use of their wealth is to propagate the kingdom of God, win souls and help many others in need. This some are able to do.

1 Timothy 6:17-19 17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. 19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.

The hoarding of wealth is just as unnecessary as poverty. They are both based upon a fundamental error. This error is in thinking that all supply, being material, must necessarily have a material source: that it is limited in quantity, and therefore must be grabbed at and fought over. The truth is the source of supply is Spiritual, and therefore without limits; consequently, one who realizes the truth has no thoughts of poverty or lack, and ceases to fear it. On the other hand, he has no incentive to hoard or to grab wealth, for of what use are riches to one whose supply is for ever assured?

Jeremiah 17: 5-11 5 This is what the Lord says: "Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who depends on flesh for his strength and whose heart turns away from the Lord. 6 He will be like a bush in the wastelands; he will not see prosperity when it comes. He will dwell in the parched places of the desert, in a salt land where no one lives.

7 "But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. 8 He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit." 9 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?

10 "I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward a man according to his conduct, according to what his deeds deserve." 11 Like a partridge that hatches eggs it did not lay is the man who gains riches by unjust means. When his life is half gone, they will desert him, and in the end he will prove to be a fool.

An understanding of the truth regarding supply is a necessary foundation for the faith without which the planless life is impossible. It is necessary to know the utter falseness and unreality of poverty and lack before we can trust in Divine Providence or the working of Spiritual (at the same time, mental) law.

It is necessary to know that the universe is Spiritual: that God is Spirit, in whom we live and move and have or being, and that because we are a part, very small, but yet a part, of the Whole, all our wants, all through the ages, must be supplied. Supply, sufficient for all our needs, is the reality. Poverty and lack - the product of lack of faith, of fear, of ignorance, of weakness of character, have their origin in the human mind.

Matthew 21:18-22 18 Early in the morning, as he was on his way back to the city, he was hungry. 19 Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Then he said to it, "May you never bear fruit again!" Immediately the tree withered. 20 When the disciples saw this, they were amazed.

"How did the fig tree wither so quickly?" they asked. 21 Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and it will be done. 22 If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."

When we have learnt the truth, it is necessary to live in the Consciousness of it, and to think and act and praise God as though wealth were already ours. Not to spend money that we cannot afford to spend, nor to incur debt, but to live mentally in an atmosphere of abundant supply. We have to remember that the change in consciousness must take place first and become well-established, before its effects can be seen to manifest in the outer life.

The entering of the higher consciousness where we know and realize the truth, that the Source of all our supply is Spirit, and that the Divine Source is limitless.

By living in the consciousness of God’s Supply and exercising a lively faith, the life becomes affected, principally due to both conscious and unconscious change of action and wealth is manifested.

Habits, Thinking & Behaving - The Success Track

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:27:00 +0000

Habits consist of behaving and thinking; habits decide success or failure. Thinking, behaving and habits are the cause - success or failure is the effect.

Control your thinking and behaving habits to control your success. If you believe thoughtfully, giving behaviorally, persisting habitually, you are on the success track.

Habits
The successful person is the individual who forms the habit of doing what the failing person doesn't like to do.
- Donald Riggs

Habits are daily behaviors, determining success and failure. Habits begin mentally, progress

emotionally, then behaviorally, and finally environmentally. For example, successful people habitually envision their goals, feeling confident, behaving motivationally and succeeding environmentally.

In contrast, failing people habitually envision their obstacles, feeling defeated, behaving curbingly, failing environmentally. Therefore success and failure are really mental habits, expressing themselves in physical reality.

Rene Descartes, one of the most important Western philosophers, stated "I think, therefore I am." In other words, thinking is being. You think yourself into being successful.

Persisting
The secret of every man who has ever been successful lies in the fact that he formed the habit of doing those things that failures don't like to do.
- A. Jackson King
Failures don't like to persist, especially during challenging conditions. They like to take the easy way - getting out. To persist, your inner motivation (bait) must be greater than outside hindrances. Your inner motivation must be strong enough to persist your behavior through outside obstacles.

Oftentimes, behavioral persistence creates environmental resistance. Yes, people in your environment will attempt to dissuade you from persisting - the greater the goal, the greater the dissuasion attempts. This is human nature, and should not be taken personally. Iron sharpens iron; distinguishing yourself from peers repels them.

However, if you continue to persist, achieving your goals, you attract like-minded people. Positive-minded peers arriving, your negative-minded peers depart. Positive environment arriving, your negative environment departs. Persistence, initially causing resistance, finally overcomes resistance.

Giving
The man who will use his skill and constructive imagination to see how much he can give for a dollar, instead of how little he can give for a dollar, is bound to succeed.
- Henry Ford

You have three choices. You can meet, surpass, or disappoint others' expectations. Each choice leads to a particular circumstance. In meeting others' expectations, your needs are met. In surpassing others' expectations, your needs are surpassed. In disappointing others' expectations, your needs are disappointed.

Business success, just-getting-by, and failure depend on the extent that you meet your customers' expectations. The more you give to your customers, the more your customers give to you. The less you give to your customers, the less your customers give to you. Indeed, giving is getting.

Believing
Self-trust is the first secret of success.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Of the many secrets of success, self-trust is principal. Without self-trust, the other secrets become useless. Self-trust is the absolute belief that you can accomplish a particular goal. Absolute belief causes you to act boldly, molding your environment to your liking.

The following New Testament story makes this point. One day, Jesus' disciples were boating. Suddenly, the disciples saw a human figure walking on the water to them. Initially, they thought the figure was a ghost and panicked; but realizing the figure was Jesus, they were relieved but awestruck. Then Jesus commanded one of his disciples, Peter, to leave the boat and walk to him. Absolutely believing that he could walk on water, Peter walked on water to Jesus. Indeed, Peter was doing the impossible, until he began doubting his ability to walk on water. Doubting, he quickly began to sink in the deep water - but for Jesus getting hold of him, the obvious would have happened (Matthew 14:22-36).

Whether you think this story is fact or fiction, it reveals a universal principle. Believing - you rise; Doubting - you fall.

In summarizing, we see the importance of believing, giving, and persisting habitually. The extent of these determines your life direction and whether you succeed or fail.

If you do not direct your life, life will direct you. But you may not like the way life directs you.

The choice is yours - so, what is it gonna be? (as the Yankees say)

(A) Habitually believe, give, and persist your way to your goal, or

(B) Let go and let life take you wherever it may.

Cheers!

Giving to Receive…

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:43:00 +0000

You may have heard the saying that you need to give before you receive, but what does that really mean?

For a moment, imagine that there's a river of money flowing around you, what would it take for you to receive some of that money? All it takes is the simple act of extending your arm, opening your hand and allowing the flow of the river to place it in your hand.

I know this sounds overly simplistic but it illustrates how in reality you can only receive when you have allowed the act of extending yourself in some way so that the pathway in to you is clear to receive.

Sometimes it involves performing a service of some sort or providing a product and other times it can be the act of asking for help, whatever it maybe, it's the extension of yourself that has you be open to receiving. And life is indeed a river of abundance that is only too willing to give you whatever you want, so why does it seem so difficult at times?

Going back to the example of the river of money, what most people do metaphorically is walk through the river with their arms crossed over their chest and then "hope" that some cash will find its way in! A little may get lodged in the folds of their arms but it's not really the easiest way to receive.

Continuing with this money river example, you may say, "well ok, if only there was such a thing". Well…what if there was, in science it's been proven that everything in the universe is made up of energy, from the chair you're sitting in to the air you're breathing, to the body you're living in.

The only difference between any "thing" is that the energy is vibrating at different frequencies to make up that particular object. If you accept this science as true, then you accept that money is simply another form of that same energy and it responds to your frequency through the thoughts you put out.

With this understanding, the giving aspect discussed above, is really an aligning to a vibrational frequency that opens up the channel so that whatever comes from you also comes into you.

This is why it's said, if you want money, give money, if you want time, give time, if you want love, give love. Whatever you want, give it first and you will align yourself to receiving it. Life is all about harmony and flows of energy, the rain and sun give nutrients to the plant, the plant in turn grows and provides nutrients to other organisms, and so on.

As humans, we've increasingly become disconnected with these natural flows of energy through negativity and self-loathing and so disease and illness has set in.

So while you may want more for yourself, you can actually get it by sincerely and genuinely learning to give, but most importantly of all, learn to give yourself the love and joy you seek by allowing yourself to feel good in this moment.

From there, as you discover the art of living life from a place of love and joy, no matter what's happening around you, life will be fine and you'll find yourself flowing with life naturally.

And finally, be aware of what you think, as what you give in thought has just as much weight in an energetic sense as what you give physically, so start to notice your thoughts and be gentle with yourself when you catch yourself thinking things that may not support you.

You may not realise it, but you have a choice on how you see life, look for the good everywhere and life will be great for you.

I remember my Pastor always say ''all it takes to be succesful in life is to look out for a human need and meet it''

Think about this.

Cheers!

DREAM BIG!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 08:12:00 +0000

There is no magic formula to believing in your dreams and actualizing it.

It needs hard work, knowing and understanding what you have to do to reach your goal. It is much like building a home; before you start building, you have to create the dream of what the house is going to look like, its structure and design, and that's precisely what I am talking about - DREAM BIG

Here is how:

Dream Time - Create your Vision

You have got to fantasize!
What would you like to achieve? What do you need to win? Dream Big!

Discover the real you and be all you want to be. What could you dare to dream? Listen to your heart. Target high. Now go one step higher, use the following motivation techniques and be remarkable.

CONCENTRATION

What you concentrate on actually expands – like an athlete, What will you win? How are you going to play? What do you look like? Are you in great shape? What team are you playing for? Where are you living? How does one feel? There's no single Olympic Gold Medalist who did not start with a dream. They also worked wonderfully hard day in and day out for years and years and totally trusted in themselves too.

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM?
Don't read this piece further till you know your dream! If it is something within your reach, it is not a dream. If you wouldn't have to stretch beyond what you think is possible, then it's not a dream. If you could do anything, what would it be?

CREATE IT
First you have to create it in your own mind. That's where it all starts. Winners know where they would like to go in detail! And they never, ever, ever give up.

What are you seeing? The key is first to create your dream, believe it's true with all of your heart and have the courage to follow it.

The great Walt Disney of America, the creator of Disneyland and Disney World, the pioneer of animated cartoon films, and the receiver of forty eight Academy Awards and 7 Emmys is a good example of a great dreamer and visionary. He had passed away by the time Disney World was officially opened and newshounds queried his son and claimed it must've been a sad day for Walt not being here for the launch of his dream.

His Son simply answered, Walt saw it. Thats why it is that you are seeing it today.

Dare to DREAM BIG!

Cheers!

Don't You Quit!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:11:00 +0000

A man who has nothing to die for is not fit to live - Rev. Martin Luther.

You sat in that secret corner of your room. You felt the bubbles of excitement in your pumping machine (your heart) because an idea that will change the course of your life is replaying itself every three seconds between your ears. So full of life, you took a pen and a notebook, putting down your
great idea in black and white.

You set a target for yourself, a deadline and a date. You were so excited because of your dreams. And out you go with made plans and a determination to succeed.

After so many attempts, you seem to realize that things are not what you think they are. You realize that just like there are two sides to a coin, same with life. Simply because life has tossed challenges, which you call failures, your way, you chose to join the crew that believes every set plan is nothing but some alphabets and figures written on blank pages.

You accepted the wrong notion that all doors leading to your success are shut, that the world won’t see your dreams. And you decided to quit, abandoning your quest.

Do You know what you just did?

You actually conceded to the world. You said to your despairing heart I am a failure.

Of course you are right to have felt that way but before you tumble into a world of nightmares, before you cease to breathe life into your ideas, before you start seeing your-burnt-out-self depending on the monthly pay for the unemployed from the Govt. come on, let's go over a couple of ifs.

If Tim Berners Lee, the man who developed the World Wide Web, ended his career so soon because of disappointments, you would not now be surfing on the Internet. You would not be reading this either. Probably, electronics messaging would still remain in the horizon of the future.
If all great men, since the dawn of time, had given up so soon, where do you think civilization would be, back in the thirties or forties? Do you think you would have some weird country music, R and B and rap music on your disc man while on the train or bus? No! Everything would be back to the very beginning, millions of years before the birth of Ishmael and Isaac.

One thing I know for sure, we would all be living comfortably or uncomfortably, a negative word I rarely say. You know what I am talking about, don’t you? If you dare life that way, you can click your mouse and this page will vanish from your screen, never to be seen again. But if you don’t, then read on.

If you have chosen to read on, this is what I have to say.
Hold on to your dreams! Refuse to quit. Quitters never win and winners never quit. Take your time. Take a long walk. If you live in the city like me, take your long walk through city blocks. If you are in the countryside/village, you have a better advantage. Take the long walk through that vast field, befriending nature on the way.

Don’t just walk tucking your hands in your jacket pocket like a detective. No! Go over those plans of yours again and again as you walk. Rewrite them if need be, there is great power in writing down. Don’t tell me you have a retentive memory. Write them down. You already have so much in your head, so write your dreams and plans down, paste it where you can see it everyday. Over the washing sink: beside that mirror, your restroom door. Paste it on your computer so you could see it as you chat with friends.

Then set out to bring it to past, ignoring those mountains, for mountains (which are your challenges) most times are made out of molehills and storms in teacups.

Tell yourself, I won’t quit until I get what I want. There is a YES behind every no and a solution to every pressing problem confronting me. I will find it. Close your eyes, take a deep breath and say to yourself, I have crossed the rubicon, and there is no going back. I will either get a big hit with my plans or I will have to hang on longer than Tim Berners Lee.

Say to yourself, I have gone too far from where I started from and I am not giving up. Never!
And as you seek your dreams with hands and feet unwearied by labours, remember that the dawn is not far in coming.

Cheers!