| 411 | SUPERHEROES NEED NOT APPLY Preview: Are you a work superhero(ine)? Are you the one who knows where everything is, what everything costs, what happened to last year's __________ and, who did what to whom when? In addition, are you the one who can fix anything, soothe the raging client and stay late daily? AND, are you the one through whom everything must pass, or the only person who ... (more) Published By: Rhoberta Shaler Submitted: 15 July,2002 |
| 412 | Balancing Act ... That's all life is! Preview: One of the most knowledgeable and intuitive ladies I know imparted upon me the ultimate knowledge of living a fulfilling life. As I awaited a long, heartfelt soliloquy, she took a small breath, pointed her finger and said, "balance." That was it. My only question was, "what?" She simply chuckled and walked away. Over the years, I slowly began to ... (more) Published By: Edward B. Toupin Submitted: 18 July,2002 |
| 413 | Aim for the Future ... but don't get ulcers waiting for it to happen! Preview: It is always good to aim for a vision, to pursue a goal, and make your dreams come true. However, there's a difference between chasing your dreams and anticipating the outcome of the dreams. The main idea behind dreaming and pursuing your goals is to provide a sense of direction with positive action. One mistake many people make is that, once they... (more) Published By: Edward B. Toupin Submitted: 18 July,2002 |
| 414 | 8 Steps to Solving All Financial, Relationship, Security or Health Problems Preview: Supporting the creation of every financial, health, security or relationship problem or phenomenal success is a set of timeless universal laws that never fail or err. Not even once. Every moment unfolds under perfect laws. Knowing what these laws are and how to apply them will miraculously wipe out any problem and produce success, always. Over th... (more) Published By: David Cameron Gikandi Submitted: 18 July,2002 |
| 415 | Making the Grade ... Learning to pass life's tests with ease Preview: I abhorred tests in college. I always felt unprepared when I took them. However, when I got them back from my professors, I usually made an A. It was funny that I always felt like I lacked what it took to pass the test, yet I always had it. Much like life, it's not the task itself, but how you prepare for and undertake that task. For those course... (more) Published By: Edward B. Toupin Submitted: 18 July,2002 |
| 416 | Successfully Finding the Perfect Job Preview: Are you searching for a job? Have you been laid off due to the economy? Have you tried to figure out how to start the job search, or what to do? This is a stressful time for many, and you need to find the best options and resources to help you find the perfect job for you. If you are looking to start your own business and be self-employed, yo... (more) Published By: Paulina Roe Submitted: 18 July,2002 |
| 417 | Resolve Disputes the Easy Way Preview: Now we can do this the easy way or we can do it the hard way. No, I am not selling a new financial product and I do not hold your arm up your back, nor a gun in your ribs. My message is " Don't litigate - mediate!" That is the message from Andrew Taylor, a full time commercial mediator who is dedicated to increasing the knowledge and underst... (more) Published By: Andrew Taylor Submitted: 19 July,2002 |
| 418 | Chickens And Pigs Help Define Two Things We Need For Success Preview: This article is about involvement and commitment, two of the things we need to be successful. This applies to our jobs or businesses, relationships, and even our recreational pursuits. Any type of success, whether it is personal, professional, academic, or athletic, will usually require a combination of involvement and commitment. I hope the head... (more) Published By: Gordon Bellows Submitted: 19 July,2002 |
| 419 | Use The D System To Get Organized And Reduce Clutter! Preview: There is a simple system, known as the D system, that can help you to be better organized and may also help to reduce clutter. This system can be used at home or at the office with regular mail, email, and inboxes. It can also be used with voice mail messages. This effective system uses 6 D's: Do - Delegate - Decide - Delete - Dump - Document fil... (more) Published By: Gordon Bellows Submitted: 19 July,2002 |
| 420 | The Amazing Power of Small Steps Preview: It's the small things in life that can drive you loco on any given day, isn't it? (yes, I see heads nodding!). Like the batteries dying in your garage door opener in the middle of the mother of all rainstorms. Or the birdfeeder that makes a mess on the back patio. Or the leaky bathroom faucet. But it's also the small things in life that seem to m... (more) Published By: Kathy Gates Submitted: 20 July,2002 |
| 421 | You Can't Predict, You Can Prepare Preview: When opportunity knocks, can you open the door? When misfortune strikes, can you make it through unscathed? When you are faced with risk, uncertainty, and the unpredictable, your ability to deal with it is directly tied to your ability to absorb the consequences. Successful people know that in order to be "choosey" in life, in order to put... (more) Published By: Kathy Gates Submitted: 20 July,2002 |
| 422 | Don't Play The All or Nothing Game Preview: A few nights ago, while surfing the late-night television offerings, I found myself entranced by a rather astute looking, young man giving all he had as he delivered an incredibly passionate speech. The topic of his speech was civil rights, and it was being televised by C-SPAN. In the bottom, right-hand corner of the television, the name of t... (more) Published By: Michael D. Pollock Submitted: 20 July,2002 |
| 423 | Learning to Shop Wisely - The Rule of 3! Preview: When I was taking my Interior Design classes in college, in one of my classes I was given a special project. We were to go downtown shopping. We were to buy something for a small amount of money. It could be anything, but it had to be able to serve 3 purposes. It was interesting to see all the different objects people purchased, and their explana... (more) Published By: Nikki Willhite Submitted: 21 July,2002 |
| 424 | WORK WITH WHAT YOU HAVE Preview: Have you ever taken an acting class and been challenged to imagine as many uses as possible for some simple household object? It is a wonderful exercise in creativity. Try it. Go to the kitchen, find a tool you use every day and imagine all possible uses for it. Well, that seems to me to be the gist of this quote. It is creative to find new ways o... (more) Published By: Rhoberta Shaler Submitted: 21 July,2002 |
| 425 | Let the Pros Handle It Preview: When it comes to looking for a job, most people take the Lone Ranger approach. They rely on themselves to figure out what they want to do, write their resume, prepare for interviews, and create a job search strategy. And while in the Information Age, it is possible to do all these things on your own; the real question is "is it smart?" Ther... (more) Published By: Myrtis Smith Submitted: 21 July,2002 |
| 426 | THE IMPORTANCE OF AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE Preview: Do you have an 'attitude of gratitude'? What is your first inclination in any situation? Is it to find something to appreciate, or something to criticize? Many folks were raised with constant criticism. It seemed that almost nothing they did was right or good enough. If they got a good grade on a report card, the question was "Why didn't you get ... (more) Published By: Rhoberta Shaler Submitted: 21 July,2002 |
| 427 | YOUR 168 HOURS Preview: In every week you have 168 hours to use as you wish. Do you really know how you spend them? A general idea of what you do with your time is not nearly as instructional as a clear understanding. Here is an exercise to help you clarify. Take a letter-size piece of paper and draw a large circle on it. To the right of the circle, write these words in... (more) Published By: Rhoberta Shaler Submitted: 21 July,2002 |
| 428 | Short vs Long Term Manifesting: Home or Business Preview: You have a "bill" to pay, maybe your rent is due on your office building, or you need to pay your graphics designer, or your mortgage is due. You don't know how it will get paid. You've been around this "creating on purpose" stuff awhile, so you go into bringing that bill to a successful conclusion. Your desire level is high. It first showed up a... (more) Published By: Susan James Submitted: 22 July,2002 |
| 429 | Does Higher Intelligence Know How To Find You at Work or at Home? Preview: We have this carrot out in front of us. It's part of the game we agree to play. This carrot is in the form of our intentions, our desires. We have these carrots show up in our homes, our businesses and our lifestyles. How do you think that carrot got there in the first place? How do you think you got "here" in the first place? Or do you even thin... (more) Published By: Susan James Submitted: 22 July,2002 |
| 430 | The Soul Mate Debate Preview: Are you looking or waiting for your soul mate? Many singles spend a lot of energy and time waiting and searching for their soul mate. But are soul mates found or created? The notion of soul mates stems from the concepts of reincarnation and karma. Soul mates are defined as two souls reincarnating alongside each other over and over again, playing ... (more) Published By: Rinatta Paries Submitted: 24 July,2002 |