Tag: Success
Alligators nipping at your ass? How to hang in there & enjoy the ride.
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With limited time, WHAT you read is vital. Especially about investing.
How much time do you have to read? How much time do you have to waste? Books are often a great source of wisdom at a miniscule price. We still have to chose which is the best book to read with the best return on investment (ROI) however. Why spend valuable time reading books from [...]
15 Things You Didn't Know About Steve Jobs
Hmm…I see myself in places here (so there is hope for me yet;-)) Via: Online Schools
Are you a study cheat? And who are you really cheating?
Cheating on exams and other forms of study has been around the generations. Today it is becoming even easier to cheat us this article illustrates: Teens turn to the net, mobiles to pass tests The article covers a number of interesting points on the subject of cheating. Of particular note is: “Only half of the [...]
Are you stagnating? Well, are you?
“Only those who constantly retool themselves stand a chance of staying employed in the years ahead.” Tom Peters – Author Whether we like it or not, the world is changing, and at an increasing rate too. We need to embrace change, savor it and look for it. Personally, I am riding the bleeding edge of [...]
Recession is not bad! Be careful who you listen to and what you think.
Many years ago I recall listening to an astute businessman who, during an official recession in the UK, had the attitude of ‘What recession?’ The guy was not in denial, he simply refused to join the recession bandwagon and let it pollute his thoughts. Yes, pollute his thoughts. Sir Richard Branson, a billionaire and one [...]
How to focus on the next economic boom.
There is a lot of doom and gloom about the current world economic and financial situation. And yes, some of the news is bad, real bad. Dwelling on the problems is not going to help us however. I wrote an article on my about positive thinking not being optional – you might like to pop [...]
How competitive are you? Are you aware of the new competition paradigm?
Is competition important to you? I know when I was at school we had public lists of exam results. In my view it was a good thing and helped introduce students to the realities of adult life. After all, that is one of the purposes of an education. Well, it seems it used to be. [...]
What are you planting in your head?
“Whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion will one day become a reality.” — Earl Nightingale What are you planting in your head? Whether we like it or not, laws of the universe such as the above will take effect simply because they exist. Just like the law of [...]
Unsure what to do in life?
Recently I wrote a forum post (private business forum) with some suggestions for a member who was uncertain about what to do. I have reproduced what I wrote here (unedited, apart from name being removed) for the benefit of a more general audience: I am not surprised your head is spinning in the circumstances. It [...]
What is your main capital?
What would you say is your main capital? Many would say their house/dwelling, others their vehicle/boat, still others their investments or savings. Are you sure? Here is what Ernest Hemingway, the author, had to say: “I still need more healthy rest in order to work at my best. My health is the main capital I [...]
Be careful who you listen to and what you make of it.
Other people, their comments, influence and ideas can be a big hindrance at times. Be careful. Make sure that other people, some who might be well meaning and even love you, do not hold you back. These people could be anyone. Parents, siblings, friends, lovers, spouses, teachers and so on. If they do. The world [...]
Poor spelling can cost you money, or even a job.
Does good spelling matter to you? But, is that really the right question? Perhaps the right question is: Does good spelling matter to others? Why is this? Writing and publishing material which is poorly spelt is like going around poorly dressed. What you write is how you dress yourself in the minds of your readers. When you [...]
Enjoy Your Spare Time
Due to the very busy world that we live in, it’s often hard to fit in some quality time for ourselves. Some people work hard and don’t get enough rest for months at a time, even years in some cases. If you look at statistics, the number of mental, physical and emotional breakdowns experienced by [...]
Living with Hope
Very often, the people who have their names written in history were those who kept on with their efforts even when it seemed that there was no hope at all. Hope is everybody’s best friend. Hope is what feeds the heart and nourishes the mind. It is the fuel that keeps people going. Without it, [...]
Improving your Ability to Focus and Concentrate
Bruce Lee was once quoted saying that a successful warrior is an average man with laser-like focus. The ability to concentrate is a daunting task, especially if your mind is riddled with worries and distractions. In fact, studies reveal that a person can listen to something only for so long, which is why speakers are [...]
Key social media site for finance, investing, and business topics
Networking with people who have similar interests is a key feature and benefit of social networking. Here is a key social media site for finance, investing, and business topics: Tip’d The choice of website name is clever!
Steering Yourself towards the Path You Choose
Perhaps this is you….. ….. you go through the daily grind, pay for all the mistakes that you didn’t make in the first place, and yet are still be answerable to someone else. Who wants this kind of life anyway? Unfortunately, the picture I just painted isn’t based on an isolated experience. A lot of [...]
The Reality behind the Law of Attraction
Life has many different laws which govern how things work out. To add to the confusion, one law can override another. Let me give an example from the field of physics. We all know that gravity means that a thin metal tube will stay on the ground. And by the way; the law of gravity [...]
Perspective is a key to success
When we lose the proper perspective regarding a situation, event or person we can often ‘lose the plot’ as far as ‘getting it right’ is concerned. Losing perspective will often harm our chances of success. Perspective in the dictionary is defined thus: n. 1. 1. A view or vista. 2. A mental view or outlook: [...]
