Desire - What You Need to Achieve Greatness - By Stan Mann

You worked hard creating your business. You suffered through all the expenses of getting your worksite and equipping it. You’ve assembled your support team - sales, marketing and administration. You thought that by now your business would be demanding less of your time and energy. But what’s happening? You’re still working too many hours putting out fires, still struggling with those hard

Facing the Truth About Ourselves - By Stan Mann

This eZine continues with the theme of building the bedrock foundation of your business—you!Welcome to Biz Success Newsletter. I believe in you. We all were born to win, but you have a leg up on the others because you read self-improvement messages like this one. You will improve yourself and, because you improve yourself, you will improve the world.We've been talking about how important it is

Plains Of Hesitation

"On the Plains of Hesitation bleach the bones of countless millions, who, at the Dawn of Victory, sat down to wait, and waiting."*--Sam Ewing "The doors of wisdom are never shut."*-- Benjamin Franklin "Resentment or grudges do no harm to the person against whom you hold these feelings but every day and every night of your life, they are eating at you."*-- Norman Vincent Peale

Don't Build A Case Against Yourself - By John L. Mason

A son and his father were walking in the mountains.Suddenly, the son falls, hurts himself and screams:"AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating somewhere in the mountain: "AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"Curious, he yells: "Who are you?"He receives the answer: "Who are you?"Angered at the response, he screams: "Coward!"He receives the answer: "Coward!"He looks to his father and asks: "

Vigor Is Contagious

"Vigor is contagious, and whatever makes us either think or feel strongly adds to our power and enlarges our field of action."*--Ralph Waldo Emerson "Hope is always available to us. When we feel defeated, we need only take a deep breath and say, "Yes," and hope will reappear."*-- Monroe Forester "Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could; some blunders and absurdities have

Catalyst For Success - By Saheed Badru

Most times, people begin a task or goal with great enthusiasm but some do not end up achieving thier best.You might ask why is this the result after so much effort and zeal at the beginning ? It is simplybecause such individuals fail to acquire the required catalyst which will drive thier reaction to thier dreams. As we know in science that catalysts speed up the rate of a chemical reaction, so

Be Happy With What You Have

"Learn how to be happy with what you have while you pursue all that you want." *-- Jim Rohn"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."*-- Eleanor Roosevelt "A human being feels able and competent only so long as he is permitted to contribute as much as, or more, than he has contributed to him."*-- Elbert Hubbard

Bumblebees, You, and Me -- Does Flight Have To Be Tough? - By Dan Ohler

The rumour: aerodynamically, based upon the ratio of wing surface area to body size, a bumblebee should not be able to fly.A strange thought as I watch several bumblebees wiggle their pudgy black and yellow bodies in and out of purple delphinium flowers, legs laden with pollen, and then off they go in perfect flight.No one told them they couldn’t fly. Flight appears to be quite effortless to

Balanced Our Lives

"The more balanced our lives, the more serene we feel."*-- Ann Smith "To exist is to change, to change is to mature, to mature is togo on creating oneself endlessly."*-- Henri Bergson"Love is like a butterfly, hold it too tight, it'll crush, hold it too loose, it'll fly"*-- Unknown

Motivation And Personality Interaction - By Sharon White

Those are unconscious motives; however there are other needs as well, such as self realization and desire to achieve certain goals. There is a reason or a motive to every action a person takes. Motivation is often a result of emotions a person has. When one is happy he perceives things in more positive way than when he is angry or unsatisfied. The way we look at things greatly influences our

The Internal Force

"There are two big forces at work, external and internal. We have very little control over external forces such as tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, disasters, illness and pain. What really matters is the internal force. How do I respond to those disasters? Over that I have complete control."*-- Leo Buscaglia"The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for."*

Want a New Beginning - Get on the Big Yellow School Bus - By Lesley Moore

It was the first day of school, filled with excitement and anxiousness, plenty of rituals and then…lots of “unexpected” moments. No matter how many times we had done this day, with new sneakers, new backpacks and new cool clothes, no one ever seemed to grow tired of it. We once again awoke with smiles on our faces, the yearning for a hug and the hope of ignoring the nervousness in our bellies.I

Five Easy Steps to Staying Motivated - By Scott Mackay

Motivating yourself to excel at your job or to be an example to your employees, should not be something you do only when the spirit moves you. It’s an ongoing process that should include every facet of your business life. This means your mental attitude, physical well-being and appearance, work atmosphere, your interaction with others (clients and employees alike), and your off-the-job

Open Yourself to Good Influences - Free Yourself of Self imposed Limitations - By Margo Kirtikar Ph.D.

Liberate yourself of your self-imposed limitations. Free yourself of heavy chains and old baggage that weigh you down and hamper you from moving forward. Do not sabotage your own success, your happiness and enjoyment of life. If your inner dialogue is now saying, ‘What is she talking about, I do nothing of the sort. I do not sabotage myself!’ I would say maybe you’re right but then on the other

Live Abundantly Love Abundantly

"To love abundantly is to live abundantly, and to love forever is to live forever."*-- Henry Drummond"One of the true tests of leadership is the ability to recognize a problem before it becomes an emergency."*-- Arnold H. Glasow"Reason can answer questions, but imagination has to ask them."*-- Ralph Gerard

Boost Your Self Esteem Instantly! - By Caroline Jalango

Do you feel besieged by forces beyond your control?Perhaps you have problems at work which seem insurmountable. Lately, most of your work has been displeasing to your boss. You feel stressed out because the new and improved versions of your work have been discredited and dismissed.Perhaps you are struggling to salvage a relationship with a loved one. You are doing everything you can to make

Success Is More A Function

"Success is more a function of consistent common sense thanit is of genius."*-- An Wang"The way you give your name to others is a measure of how much you like and respect yourself."*-- Brian Tracy "If you want a confidence, act as if you already have it. Try the "as if" technique." *--William James (1842-1910)

Can You Clearly Explain Your Idea, Goal or Vision? - By Caroline Jalango

So you have a goal? Great! You have an idea? Great! Are you working on something new? Great! Can you explain it?Do you have a bright idea which you can only dream about with clarity, visualize with the mental picture of your eye, feel in every bone in your body, but yet you can't seem to be able to clearly explain it to others?Have you ever tried to explain something to someone and caught

Live Life To The Fullest

"The best way to live life to the fullest everyday is to make asmany decisions as possible about the future -- yesterday."*-- Daniel A. Feerst {American Publisher}"You can't please everyone, and you can't make everyone like you."*-- Katie Couric "I believe that education is all about being excited about something. Seeing passion and enthusiasm helps push an educational message."*-- Steve Irwin (

Breaking Psychological Barriers - By Richard Kimball

Before 1954, running a sub four-minute mile was considered to be impossible according to physiologists at that time. It was thought that a four-minute mile was the physical limit of the human body.When Englands' Roger Bannister ran a 3:59.4 to break the world record, he not only broke a physical barrier but he also broke a psychological barrier as well.Australian John Landy, who was considered to

Not Only To Be Loved

"I like not only to be loved, but to be told I am loved."*-- George Eliot"A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him."*-- David Brinkley "He who waits upon fortune is never sure of dinner."*-- Benjamin Franklin

Live Every Day As If It Were Your Last - By Deanna Mascle

Do you know how long you will live? Most of us do not. We can hazard a guess or a wish, but unless we are staring death in the face then we do not know. While I often urge my readers to live their lives fully and joyfully, recent events here in the bluegrass have made me even more aware of the need to live my life as if each day was my last.I live a few miles east of Lexington, Kentucky, where on

The Law of Emotional Choice

"You can't expect to prevent negative feelings altogether. And you can't expect to experience positive feelings all the time...The Law of Emotional Choice directs us to acknowledge our feelings but also to refuse to get stuck in the negative ones." *-- Greg Anderson"Never turn your back on enthusiasm!"*-- Buddy Ebsen "When a man cares he is unafraid.When he is fair, he leaves enough for

How You Can Focus and Achieve What You Really Want - By Lorraine Pirihi

Hi,With Spring nearly here, it's a great time to reflect how far you've progressed so far this year.What goals or milestones have you achieved for yourself? What seeds have you sown that are now ready for you to reap the benefits? Are you forging ahead in your business and your life and taking time to enjoy the fruits of your labour? Or are you still stuck in a rut?I have two important stories I

Secret Of The Stars

"No PESSIMIST ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit." *-- Helen Keller"Almost anything you do is insignificant,But it is very important that you do it"*-- Mahatma Gandhi*"Life is an adventure to be lived, not a problem to be solved."*-- Unknown

Follow Your Calling - By Francis Dower

Each of us comes to the moment when he thinks about the things that lead us in our life. These things are essential and serve us as beacons. They may be different and sometimes controversial. No single viewpoint can be attributed to all cases. However, most would agree that if a person’s calling becomes a beacon, it is really great. Why? That is because we all need some things, some activities

Barriers...or? - By Rick Hamrick

I remember when I was a kid that I often watched a now-gone Saturday-afternoon TV show called “Wide World of Sports.” Anyone much over the age of ten has at least seen the opening, which includes an unfortunate (and now semi-famous, thanks to his many years opening the show with his mishap) ski jumper who crashes before even getting launched from the end of the jump.The variety of sports that

Fruit Of Love

"Love - the feeling - is a fruit of love, the verb."*-- Stephen Covey "Happiness comes of the capacity to feel deeply, to enjoy simply, to think freely, to risk life, to be needed."*-- Storm Jameson "It is impossible to feel grateful and depressed in the same moment."*-- Naomi Williams

The Price Of Failure Is Always Higher Than The Cost Of Success - By Tim Connor

One of my previous mentors, Ed Desmond, who passed away many years ago, once told me, “Tim the price of failure is always higher than the price of success.” When Ed shared that concept with me over 40 years ago I didn’t have a clue as to what he was talking about. He tried to explain it but as an nineteen year old in my first sales position – what did I know about success, failure and sales –

Values Are Critical Guides

"Values are critical guides for making decisions. When in doubt, they cut through the fog like a beacon in the night."*-- Mac Anderson, Founder of Simple Truths & Successories"Love takes up where knowledge leaves off."*-- Saint Thomas Aquinas"Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies."*-- Mother Teresa

How to Find Motivation for Oneself? - By Daniel Hunt

What are the prerequisites of one’s success in this or that sphere? Indeed, they are many, like personal qualities, strong will, an element of luck etc. However, among these things motivation is probably the most important. Why? Because it is due to motivation a person moves ahead in the direction of achieving certain goal. If you are motivated towards accomplishments, necessary qualities like

I Never Failed

"I never failed; I just discovered 1,000 ways in which the light bulb would not work. And every attempt brought me closer to the knowledge of how it would."*-- Thomas Edison, American inventor (1847-1931)."Love is love's reward."*-- John Dryden "Action is the foundational key to all success."*-- Pablo Picasso

Your Life Can Be An Adventure or a Disappointment - You Decide - By Tim Connor

As we move through life, each of us is faced with a variety of situations, circumstances, challenges and relationships that test our patience, resolve, commitment and acceptance. In each of these situations, we always have three options, choices or actions we can take. We can attempt to change the person or circumstance, we can accept it, or we can leave it and move on.You can attempt to change

Our Light Goes Out

"Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light." *-- Albert Schweitzer"Turn your wounds into wisdom."*-- Oprah Winfrey "The amount you laugh in your relationships with others is the true measure of the health of your personality." *--Brian Tracy

The Law of Life - By Linda Weaver Clarke

There is a Law of Life that relates to everyone. This law is something we have no control over, but if we knew the importance of this law, we would accept it more readily. Most laws seem to be for our own good, to protect our rights and our safety. This Law of Life works a little differently. It works at our inner soul, our inner strength, and the goodness within us. It creates the person we

So It Means You Cannot Soar

"As long as you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold him down, so it means you cannot soar as you otherwise might."*-- Marian Anderson"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier."*-- Mother Teresa "Many people die with their music still in them. Why is this so? Too often it is because they are always getting ready to live. Before they know it, time

How About A Few Vital Life Questions - By Tim Connor

Desire and internal motivation are great equalizers. They can make up for a lack of education, a lack of a favorable background, and any number of other life adversities. For years people have been preaching the benefits and value of self-motivation and goals as a way to achieve success, wealth, and happiness. Why, then, do people lose their desire or motivation? One of the reasons is what I call

7 Tips to Get You Motivated - By T Young

You can have the greatest dream in the world, the most fulfilling purpose, and the best education money can buy, but if you cannot get yourself motivated to put it all into action, you will never reach your goals. Motivation - that is, the ability to get yourself moving - is absolutely essential to any successful endeavor. If you sometimes lag when it comes to this valuable commodity, read on.1.

Building Self Motivation - By Kevin Christopher

Motivation is sometimes tough to maintain, particularly for those who suffer from low self-esteem. However, motivation is integral to our ability to accomplish our goals and even complete tasks throughout our lives. We require daily motivation at work, at home, at the gym and even at play. Sometimes depression can rob us of our motivation and we stagnate. It is a difficult cycle as lack of

Live In The Present

"One day at a time - this is enough. Do not look back and grieve over the past, for it is gone: and do not be troubled about the future, for it has not yet come. Live in the present, and make it so beautiful that it will be worth remembering."*-- Ida Scott Taylor "Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing."*-- Helen Keller

Cause and Effect - By Kenneth MacLean

Actions inevitably have consequences. In the material world, this principle is expressed as Newton’s Third Law of motion: “For every action there is an opposite and equal reaction.” We throw a stone into the air, and it falls to earth every time. We learn in science classes that there are immutable laws of matter; the entire subject of engineering is based on this cause and effect relationship.

Forget Your Age

"Live your life and forget your age."*-- Norman Vincent Peale "Prepare your mind to receive the best that life has to offer."*-- Ernest Holmes "Remember that there is a continual inflow of life from theSupreme, which is received by all created things according totheir forms, and by every person according to his faith. Healthfrom God is continually being urged upon you."*-- Wallace D. Wattles

Being Different - By Kenneth MacLean

Have you ever heard the expression: “he is on a different planet than the rest of us” or, “she's living in her own little dream world.” I turned on the news the other day and listened for about a minute, and realized that it had absolutely nothing to do with my life. Apparently there are all sorts of worries about the economy, and war, and terrorist attacks, but I now see only the good stuff. So

The Source Of Life

"It is easy to see that the more closely you relate yourself tothe Source of Life the more readily you may receive life fromit. And it is easy also to see that your relation to it is amatter of mental attitude."*-- Wallace D. Wattles"The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is toventure a little way past them into the impossible."*-- Arthur C. Clarke"He who jumps into the void owes

Your Motivation for Success - By Liane Bate

If you are someone who follows my article posts, you may have noticed that I haven't written so many lately…Why? Okay, excuse time! It's summertime, I love the sun, being outdoors, and being active, and this has been one of our very few heat-wave type summers! No, that doesn't mean I have lost my motivation to be successful at my online business, but let's face it, we all go through ups and

High Priority Goal-Achieving Activities

"People waste most of their waking hours every day going through the motions, chatting idly, shuffling paper, putting off decisions, reacting, majoring in minors and concentrating on trivia. They spend their time in low priority tension relieving, rather than high priority goal-achieving activities." *-- Denis Waitley "Do not waste a minute - not a second - in trying to demonstrate to others the

Feeling Stuck in A Career, Job or Relationship? - By Tim Connor

Do you feel stuck? In a relationship, in a career position, in a business, in a location, in a way of life, in a life drama or in an emotional outlook?Millions of people live with the daily frustration, fear, anxiety and or discouragement of not knowing how to get themselves unstuck from any of the above issues or others too numerous to mention.They believe there is no way out of their current

Life Does Not Cease To Be Funny

"Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh."*-- George Bernard Shaw"Looking back, I have this to regret, that too often when I loved, I did not say so."*-- David Grayson"Our favourite holding period is forever."*-- Warren Buffett

Motivation Versus Inspiration - By Kenneth MacLean

I was listening to a lecture by Dr. Wayne Dyer the other day. Dr. Dyer said “I don’t think it’s really possible to motivate another human being…”I began to think about that and I believe Dr. Dyer is correct. I believe that there is a subtle and powerful distinction between motivation and inspiration.Motivation occurs when someone else persuades, cajoles, or coerces you into doing something. The

Dependent On Effort

"Success is dependent on effort."*-- Sophocles"The doors of wisdom are never shut."*-- Benjamin Franklin"Love does not dominate; it cultivates."*-- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Are You Stuck In One Of The Common Motivation Traps? - By Tim Connor

Everyone is motivated. However they aren't always motivated by the things that we would like them to be motivated by.There have been countless studies and case histories done on the subject of motivation. Although there are many similarities as well as differences in their ultimate results there are several concepts that can be pulled from all the research regardless of its focus or

Everyone Shows Their Image

"Behavior is the mirror in which everyone shows their image."*--Johann Wolfgang von Goethe"Destiny grants us our wishes, but in its own way, in order to give us something beyond our wishes."*--Johann Wolfgang von Goethe"To know even one life has breathed easier because you lived... is to have succeeded!"*--Emerson

Living Your Dreams - By Olena Gill

Remember when you were a child, and someone asked you what your dreams for your life were? As children, we are tapped into our places of pure passion, for we know nothing else at that point. Somewhere along the road of life, it changes, becoming buried under mountains of the “have to’s”, “can’ts” and “shoulds”. And then one day, perhaps as we reach our thirties or fourties, we reach a point in