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Gaining Self Confidence To Succeed In Anything!

Jul 30th, 2011
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Author: Mike Paetzold

Where does self confidence come from? How do we get it? Why don’t I have it? The answer to all of these questions can be answered with one word – you! Self confidence starts with you, your perception of yourself, and what other people think about your actions or behavior.

For some of us, a lack of self confidence only affects our high ambitions. You might have always wanted to get up on stage, or to be a professional singer or actor for example. Perhaps your life dream is to travel the world, visit different countries or cities, but you don’t have the self confidence to do it. For others, the problem of self confidence is much closer to home – in the office, business meetings, public speaking events or presentations. (more…)

Posted in: Master Your Mind, Self-Confidence, Self-Image.
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How to Write An Apology To Your Spouse

Jul 28th, 2011
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ApologyGuest author Peter Pearson

Everyone makes mistakes, and learning how to apologize for them is an important skill for a successful relationship. This article presents a five step formula for a really effective apology.

Being apologetic doesn’t come easily for me. Unfortunately, being inconsiderate and self-centered does. So I realized long ago that my marital survival would depend on two things: 1) learning to apologize and 2) becoming less selfish and more considerate.

It was easier to start with apologies. Over time I got better and better at learning how to apologize. I was amazed at the effect. First, it was the basic mumbling of, “I’m sorry.” Those two words were remarkable in healing bruised feelings. It was as if I had a license to do what I wanted– as long as I looked sincere and said, “I’m sorry.” It was like having a “Get out of jail free” Monopoly card. (more…)

Posted in: Creating and Building Friendships, Marriage and Family Relationships, Master Your Relationships.
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Overcoming Obstacles

Jul 25th, 2011
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Author – Vera Stark

Obstacles are something that you are faced with throughout your day and are usually perceived as a hindrance or a problem. You encounter obstacles in your business, your work place, your relationships, your health and your personal lives.

So what if you were to change your perception?

You see, it isn’t the obstacle that is the problem; it is your perception of the obstacle that makes it what it is. When you see something as being an obstacle you immediately have an opinion or judgment about it. Your thoughts take over creating a feeling inside of you that is in alignment with that thought. It is these thoughts and feelings that stop you.

Imagine that you were working to achieve one of your goals for the day. All of a sudden something happens that you weren’t counting on. Maybe it is something unexpected around your finances or perhaps you had a time line in which to finish something and your boss decides that he needs it 2 hours earlier. These would be considered obstacles or so called problems. They are things that have gotten in your way of completing what you were doing. (more…)

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The Power of Dominant Thought

Jul 24th, 2011
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dominant thoughtsAuthor: Brian Carson

Wayne Dyer, the famous author, speaker and teacher, likes to say in his writings that what you focus on expands. Nothing could be more profound or truthful.

What you focus on expands should be a rallying cry for all who want and are willing to pay the price to live the life they imagine. We are the sum total of all our thoughts. Our dominant thoughts create the life we have lived up to this point and will create our futures as well. Make no mistake about it.

This is not some New Age hocus-pocus. This principle has been around for centuries. The Bible says, “As a man thinketh in his heart, that is what he is.” Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius said, “a man’s life is dyed by the color of his thoughts,” and the Buddha commented that, “All that a man is comes from his thoughts.” (more…)

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Predicting Human Behaviour: 3 Things To Watch Out For

Jul 23rd, 2011
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BehaviorAuthor – Michael Lee

Predicting human behaviour can give you an advantage in any situation. By being able to anticipate how a person might respond or react, you can steer it to more or less the direction you want it to go.

If you’re trying to persuade a person to do something, the ability of predicting human behaviour can help you adjust so that you can achieve your desired ends.

Human behaviour is complex. There is no foolproof way to tell exactly how one would behave in certain circumstances. In general, however, there are things you should look out for.

1) Interest

The question is always, “What is in it for me?” If you are trying to see how a person might react to something, evaluate whether they will profit or lose, or experience pain or pleasure from the outcome. (more…)

Posted in: Influence and Persuasion, Master Your Relationships.
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Conversation

Jul 20th, 2011
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Conversation Guest author William Frank Diedrich

It has been said that one of the greatest fears people hold is speaking in front of a group of people, yet we seem to have no shortage of public speakers. There is a kind of speaking that inspires greater fear. This is the fear of having a real conversation.

Conversation is when two or more people talk openly and honestly, listen deeply to each other, and reach a common understanding. Agreement is nice, but irrelevant. The art of conversation is not about getting someone to agree with you. It is about seeking and finding a common understanding.

The first goal in conversation is to understand the thinking of the other person. The second goal is to articulate one’s own thinking in a way the other can understand. A true conversation is blameless, non judgmental, direct, and respectful. Conversation is a way of connecting. (more…)

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