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Greg VanLaere Success Breeds More Success

I normally would create my own content, but this was so good and hits home on so many levels that I have to share. "Your head is a scary place", is my favorite quote. A positive attitude and actions help us feel better about ourselves. If we feel better about ourselves, we are happy to do more things for more people. This is worth all 5 minutes. http://mondaymorningmotivator.blogspot.com/2009/12/success… Continue

Added by Greg VanLaere on December 21, 2009 at 7:38am — No Comments

Jamar Cobb-Dennard Last 5 Ways to Generate Sales Now!

A month ago, I presented the first 5 out of 10 ways to generate immediate sales. The next 5 aren’t as much fun, and are not as comfortable to do, but if you commit to doing them you will be a business development champion. So, in the spirit of closing out this year strong, here are the last 5! 6. Go to events that are occurring today – It is estimated that on any given day, there are at least 100 groups of people gathered together in the Indy metro area for some kind of meeting. Capitalize on t… Continue

Added by Jamar Cobb-Dennard on December 17, 2009 at 11:21am — No Comments

CJ McClanahan Consistency

As 2009 winds down, I look back on the previous 12 months and ask myself the same question I do every year – “What are the most important lessons from 2009?” This year I had many. However, what I found most interesting is that I relearned one lesson for the 6th year in a row. My success has very little to do with any new technology, new idea or groundbreaking book that I have completed. More often than not, my success is a direct result of my ability to execute a handful of basics (blocking… Continue

Added by CJ McClanahan on December 15, 2009 at 9:42am — No Comments

asa blevins Did God create us or did we create God?

I ran across an article about how our beliefs tend to be God’s beliefs and I thought I would post a few snippets and see what you think. Nicholas Epley, professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business, led the research, which included a series of survey and neuroimaging studies to examine the extent to which people's own beliefs guide their predictions about God's beliefs. The findings of Epley and his co-authors at Australia's Monash University and UC… Continue

Added by asa blevins on December 6, 2009 at 12:30pm — 3 Comments

Erik Deckers Dr. Benjamin Carson at Butler University's Diversity Lecture Series

"It is not my intention to offend anyone. And if I do, too bad." When Dr. Benjamin Carson said that, I knew I was going to have a good time. I was sitting in Clowes Hall, at Butler University's Diversity Lecture Series. Dr. Carson, of "Gifted Hands" fame, has spoken to hundreds of groups about the importance of reaching for your dream, no matter how impossible it seems.… Continue

Added by Erik Deckers on October 24, 2009 at 11:30pm — 2 Comments

Leah Barr The humble trash can

*thunk* ... @&$#*! I'd knocked the trash can over -- again! And now I feared I would be late for work, but I couldn't just leave that mess in the alley. I have a tendency to really whip my car around quick, backing out of the driveway. Trash pick-up is only once a week, not frequent enough to quickly cement a routine. And for some reason my landlord ALWAYS puts those big cans right in my path. So, for a little wh… Continue

Added by Leah Barr on October 1, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Brandon Sobotka Pillars of Success????

I was recently asked by a close friend, "how do you do it?", "How are you so successful?", "How do you have time?", "How do you juggle it all and measure success?" When asked these questions and others I smiled, shrugged my shoulders and gave the simple answer, "I don't know". After my reply, I recognized my selfishness and noticed the frustration on my friends face. I realized this wasn't a person only acknowledging my success and complimenting me, but a friend venting and looking for guidance.… Continue

Added by Brandon Sobotka on September 10, 2009 at 2:36am — No Comments

CJ McClanahan Success

Imagine the following scenario…. You work a long day and make some great progress on 10 major tasks on your “to-do” list. However, 1 thing happens that causes you frustration. I happen to bump into you at dinner that night and ask – “How was your day?” Do you tell me about the 10 accomplishments or the 1 setback? Of course you tell me about the setback. In one of his early books (I can’t remember which one – I think it was Awaken the Giant Within) Tony Robbins tells us that much of our stre… Continue

Added by CJ McClanahan on July 2, 2009 at 10:06am — 1 Comment

Amelia Miller MCCOY Seeks Proposals from Youth- & Family-Friendly Agencies!

Does your organization offer meaningful internship or career opportunities to young people? Are your organization's policies youth and family-friendly? Are you involved in a successful partnership or initiative achieving positive outcomes for youth or utilizing an approach considered cutting-edge or "best practice"? If so, consider sharing your experience and insight with community and business leaders at Central Indiana’s Summit for Student Success: Bringing the Community Together to Tackle… Continue

Added by Amelia Miller on June 9, 2009 at 1:53pm — No Comments

Lori Lowe Are You Seeking Pleasure, Happiness or Joy?

What do you want most for your life, or your family members' lives? What differentiates these three concepts of pleasure, happiness and joy? (They're actually very different.) Which can throw you off track? Are any (or all) of them within your control? Learn the difference at Life Gems. Continue

Added by Lori Lowe on May 21, 2009 at 11:09am — No Comments

Lori Lowe The Key to Time Management is Accountability

I have always used planners and to-do lists, I arrive promptly for meetings and I don’t miss deadlines for clients. However, with some of my personal projects, I was having difficulty making time to make them a reality. I’ve recently changed that, and I wanted to share a useful strategy. If your boss tells you that a report is needed tomorrow that will affect your job performance, you make time to complete it. If your child is standing nearby asking repeatedly for a snack, you will eventually g… Continue

Added by Lori Lowe on April 7, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Lindsay Manfredi Decisions Lead to the "How"

Up front, this is a motivational blog (whatever that means) :-) I watched the movie, "The Secret" not too long ago. Has anyone out there seen this? Actually, based on the conversations I have had in the last three weeks, I can probably name the people I believe have seen this 'documentaryish' film, without even asking them (and I haven't). Anyway, I was having a conversation yesterday with someone I look up to (in a weird, don't really know him that well,… Continue

Added by Lindsay Manfredi on April 3, 2009 at 12:57pm — 7 Comments

Susan Baroncini-Moe How To Do What You Have To Do When You Don’t Feel Like Doing It

My latest post on LifeHack.org, published March 26, 2009:

How often do you get that lazy feeling? You know the one. It’s that heavy feeling that weighs down your entire body so the only things you really feel like doing is watching TV, surfing the Internet, or playing your Wii. Or,… Continue

Added by Susan Baroncini-Moe on March 30, 2009 at 6:36pm — No Comments

Susan Baroncini-Moe How to Stay Motivated and On-Track When You’re Struggling

My latest post on LifeHack.org, published March 19, 2009:

Maybe you’ve been trying to kick-start your business and it just hasn’t worked yet. Maybe you’ve just started but you’re already frustrated. Or maybe you’ve wanted to hit that next level for years and haven’t been able t… Continue

Added by Susan Baroncini-Moe on March 20, 2009 at 3:22pm — 2 Comments

John Uhri Overnight Success

I'm working on a web application in my spare time. Some days that means little programming time time, others more. The hardest part is the times where nothing seems to be moving forward - the grunt work can be depressing. It is easy to look at software companies that have had phenomenal success in the past few years and feel a little jealous. Or is it? Jonathan Fields wrote about so-called overnight… Continue

Added by John Uhri on March 12, 2009 at 5:10pm — 2 Comments

Lori Lowe IBJ's Post-Stimulus Survival Guide

Did anyone read Micky Maurer's IBJ column this week "A post-stimulus survival guide"? He provides some useful business advice about how to prepare for the potential long road to recovery. He cites sources saying the turnaround probably won't come until 2010. He recommends a conservative outlook, and quick reactions--be willing to adapt in this market, then adds a crucial point. "Ramp up customer service and public relations," he says, which tells your customers you are still there and still stro… Continue

Added by Lori Lowe on March 9, 2009 at 9:27am — No Comments

Lori Lowe What Should You Do With Your Life?

A lot of folks at SI seem to be considering where to put their energies in this new economy. I came across these quotes that rang true for me and give me direction and motivation: You will recognize your own path when you come upon it, because you will suddenly have all the energy and imagination you will ever need. ~~ Jerry Gillies Don't ask yourself what the world needs, ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go do that. Because what the world needs are people who have com… Continue

Added by Lori Lowe on March 4, 2009 at 1:04pm — 1 Comment

Sarah Richcreek Peanut Butter Success and Burnt Biscotti

The Hot Cookie has an official Peanut Butter Cookie. They are not crumbly, have a nice spread, and are loaded with peanut butter flavor. Yums! Sweet, sweet victory.

I baked a basic vanilla biscotti today.

… Continue

Added by Sarah Richcreek on February 13, 2009 at 5:25pm — No Comments

Susan Baroncini-Moe Change The Way You See Fear And Change Your Life

From my Stepcase LifeHack.org article, posted today: When was the last time you took a risk? Not something major and life-threatening, but something that represented a step outside your comfort zone. Can you recall a time recently when you did something that felt uncomfortable for you? If not, get ready to take a major step forward. Frequently, in business and in life, we get t… Continue

Added by Susan Baroncini-Moe on February 13, 2009 at 3:39pm — No Comments

Erika Wadley Schultz Philosophy

Some food for the soul... We often overlook the value that those close to us provide in our daily lives, and in our successes, inspirations, and endeavors. It's easy to get caught up in the news of the day, popular culture, and the latest gadget or trend, and the forces that remain constant in our lives are easily taken for granted. There are inspirational figures throughout our lives, and we should be grateful and celebrate them. Charles Schultz, author of the popular "Peanuts" comicstrip, voi… Continue

Added by Erika Wadley on January 9, 2009 at 4:33pm — No Comments

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