Personal Development

Here is a phrase that the blogosphere in general should learn the meaning of: Enough is Enough! Now I am not one to "rant" as that is far too negative of an activity for me to spend my time on. However, when I consistently see people doing things that would bring improvement to their lives if they stopped doing those things, then I can safely step in to put in my 2 cents on the issue. The issue that is on the table in this case is that of the never-ending "Top {INSERT NUMBER HERE} Lists" that … [Read more...] about Self Improvement Strategy: Top 5 Reasons to put a STOP to Top 5 Lists!

If someone were to say to you that the best way to achieve success in your life is to be true to who you are as an individual, would you believe them? Do you think that it is more important to be in alignment with your own personal beliefs and values, or to just toss your own desires out the window and do what "society" thinks is best? Most people would say that being true to ourselves is one of the most important responsibilities that human beings have. It is, in fact, one of the very pillars … [Read more...] about The Integrity Conundrum – One simple Method for Botching Personal Development

Insert Your Mental Reprogramming System of Choice Here: Affirmations, Visualization, Hypnosis, Meditation, Self-talk, Brain-wave Synchronization, and on and on the list goes... There are so many ways to reprogram your mind these days that I'm beginning to wonder if we're all just running around in a brain-wash induced state of self-imposed denial. OUCH! That came out a bit more harshly than I had intended! However, in truth, there is a slight grain of irritation here, because, much like the … [Read more...] about Self Improvement Task: Affirmations that really Work

Are your plans for the future so much a part of your conscious awareness that they cause you to lose sleep staying up late at night working towards them? If not, why not? Now, don't get me wrong. I am not endorsing the concept of working around the clock and not getting enough rest, or about not enjoying your life while you are on the road to goal attainment. However, if you are "punching out" at 5:00pm and not putting in the extra effort needed to bring your dreams to reality, are you sure … [Read more...] about Personal Development Test: Are your Dreams Keeping you up at Night?

Despite what you may see in movies or on television, getting smacked in the face is not very glamorous. You can, however, improve your life by learning how to take a punch. If you've never had the dubious pleasure of getting punched or slapped, please do not run right out and do it so that you can equate to what I am talking about here. It hurts - just trust me on this one, okay? So how does that knowledge help you to improve your life? Simple: by teaching you how to keep your guard up! You … [Read more...] about You're about to get hit.

If you can say your ABC (skip the rest of the alphabet), you can consciously and successfully create the life of your dreams. Back in my networking marketing days, I was taught a very useful acronym for success called A.B.C. - Always Be Closing. In a nutshell, it meant that everywhere you went and in everything that you did, you always acted as if you were "closing" the sale. Everything was done with confidence, poise, and surety of purpose. It was (and still is) GREAT advice. However, I have … [Read more...] about Do you know the 3-Letter Formula for Personal Development Success?