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Entries from July 2008

The Power Of Belief

July 31st, 2008 · No Comments

Tony Robbins released his first book, “Unlimited Power” in 1986 and followed up with the audio program a short time latter. For me personally, that audio program contributed greatly to my ability to identify and customize my deepest beliefs.
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This 7:36 minute You Tube clip is from that 22-year old program and as soon as heard [...]

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Tags: Belief Systems · Home · personal development · success

Personal Development – It’s the Journey that Counts

July 30th, 2008 · No Comments

Make no mistake about it; personal development is a lifelong pursuit. Each one of us should consider ourselves to be a work in progress.
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Each and every day that we are alive offers us an opportunity to make improvements.
There will never be a day that will not present you with choices. Will you be more today [...]

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Empower Yourself with Positive Self-Talk

July 29th, 2008 · No Comments

by: Iain Legg
The way you speak to yourself mentally and verbally has a powerful impact on your self-image.
Berating or belittling yourself, minimizing your achievements or doubting your capabilities will most definitely create a sense of disempowerment, limiting your potential in virtually every aspect of your life.
On the other hand, positive and encouraging self-talk will [...]

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Tags: Emotional Memory · Home · Insecurity · Positive Thinking · Self Esteem · personal development

IMAGINE, NO MORE MONEY

July 27th, 2008 · No Comments

I sometimes like to think of a world without the concept of money. Imagine, no such thing as money, no word for it and no physical or emotional reference to it.
So many people spend the majority of their time in pursuit of this bazaar invention. Money is a necessary and insidious detour away from everything [...]

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Tags: Home · Money

A Quick Lesson In Happiness

July 25th, 2008 · No Comments

One of the most common mistakes we can make in dealing with others is to assume that they share the same view of reality as we do.  The truth is we all represent our experiences, real or imagined, according to our own specialized vantage point on this journey we call life.
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There simply is no “one [...]

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Tags: Giving · Happiness · Home · Joy · personal development

5 Ways to Assure Success

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments

I’m sure that you realize the importance of setting goals.  Many of our readers have told me that they set lots of goals, big goals, little goals, short-term and long-term goals. 
Quite a few of you it seems, have read books on goal setting and many, if not most have watched the movie “The Secret.”
Is that [...]

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Tags: Goals · Home · success

7 Fundamental Truths of Personal Development

July 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

Before you can create the life you truly desire, there are a number of basic concepts that must be accepted. As in any other field, there are fundamental truths that exist and must be accepted if you want to experience optimal personal growth. Let’s review seven of these important basics.
1) Always take responsibility for your [...]

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Are You Distressed Over High Prices?

July 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment

The rising costs of gas, food and everything else is having a negative affect on many peoples state of mind these days. Do you find yourself in that situation?
 
High prices can definitely affect much more than our wallets, they can also influence our overall attitude and mindset.  Negative thoughts and feelings about money can easily [...]

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Is There Power in Failure?

July 20th, 2008 · No Comments

I enjoyed reading this article at StarLightWalker and wanted to share a portion of it. As we examine our own belief patterns in the light of challenges it can stimulate profound progress in our personal growth as this article points out.

Embracing Setbacks: Harnessing the Power of Failure

If you are anything like me, the idea of [...]

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Tags: Belief Systems · Change · Home · personal development

Blind But Seeing Clearly

July 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Today I want to share an inspiring comment submitted by Rachel in response to my post of 7/16/08 titled “Are You Challenged or Disabled?”
Rachel has been legally blind all of her life and yet she can clearly see the difference between challenged and disabled. Those of us who are sighted really can’t fully appreciate or [...]

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Tags: Challenges · Home · success