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Get Organized 10 Minute Tricks to Help You Get Organized  by: Maria Gracia Whoever thought you'd be able to get organized in just 10 minutes?! Here are a few simple ideas. 1. 10 MINUTE CHORE BOX: Rather than... Got Goals ... Got Goals?  by: Paul Shearstone Inspiration without application improves nothing, benefits no one and fans the flames of mediocrity! Paul Shearstone 2002 2003.Got Goals? By Paul Shearstone... 30 Ways to be a Butt-Head Boss 30 Ways to be a Butt-Head Boss  by: Gene Simmons 1. Trust no one. Not your superiors and not your employees. Especially not your employees. Theyre probably out to get you anyway. 2. Believe that... 3 Easy Steps to Low Stress Communication 3 Easy Steps to Low Stress Communication by: Peter Murphy Life is all about choices. And so is the way you communicate. You can fill your days with frustrating high stress communication or you... 3 Easy Ways to Reduce Stress 3 Easy Ways to Reduce Stress by: Marla Sloane Stress, Americas #1 health problem, is a leading cause of major illness. In fact, heart disease, high blood pressure, and depression are just some... 3 Keys to Fulfill Your Wildest Dreams 3 Keys to Fulfill Your Wildest Dreams  by: Sulana Stone If you’d like to fulfill your long-held dreams, try a radical approach. Radical people create their own breakthroughs for getting the job,... 3 Keys to Making Small Talk Easy to Do 3 Keys to Making Small Talk Easy to Do  by: Peter Murphy Small talk used to be really hard work for me. I never knew what to say and I always worried about saying the wrong thing. Then something... 3 Little Words Equal More Power To You 3 Little Words Equal More Power To You!  by: Richard Vegas Life shouldn't be so complicated. Have you ever wondered why it is? Have you ever thought; "why can't I figure this out?" Have you ever... 3 Secrets to Developing Superior People Skills 3 Secrets to Developing Superior People Skills  by: Peter Murphy 1. If What You Are Doing Is Not Working Change Your Approach When I was in school I always had a small group of close friends but... 3 Steps to Defining Success and Defining Your Future 3 Steps to Defining Success and Defining Your Future  by: Dr. Robert Eubanks Q: Are you a success? A: Its all in how you define the word! An American investment banker was at the pier of a small... 4 Powerful Ways To Fire Up Your Motivation 4 Powerful Ways To Fire Up Your Motivation  by: Michael Lee It's so difficult to go on when everything seems to fail, isn't it? Are there times in your life when you really want to call it... 4 Quick Easy Ways to Say No to People Who Take You for Granted 4 Quick, Easy Ways to Say No to People Who Take You for Granted  by: Peter Murphy No matter how wonderful you are sometimes other people will try to take advantage of your good nature. They will... 4 Ways To Avoid Looking Stupid When Making Small Talk 4 Ways To Avoid Looking Stupid When Making Small Talk  by: Peter Murphy The fear of saying something silly and feeling embarrassed stops many of us from contributing more to discussions at work... 5 Key Ways to Attract Abundance and Prosperity 5 Key Ways to Attract Abundance and Prosperity  by: Julie Plenty When you hear the words "abundance" and "prosperity", what immediately comes to mind?Is it money, fulfilling relationships, a... 5 Proven Steps To Easily Master The Art Of The Interview And Get The Bartending Job Of Your Dreams 5 Proven Steps To Easily Master The Art Of The Interview And Get The Bartending Job Of Your Dreams!  by: Jeremy B. Sherk Your mouth is dry, your palms are sweaty, your heart is beating so fast... 5 Result Getting Time Management Tips 5 Result-Getting Time Management Tips  by: Steve Brunkhorst How often have you tried to manage your time in more productive ways, and found the process to be difficult and confusing? Perhaps you... 5 Steps to Greater Workplace Productivity 5 Steps to Greater Workplace Productivity  by: Robin Mastro Step 1 Learn a powerful key to increase financial success Yantras are a visual representation of a mantra. A mantra is a sound that... 5 Steps to Make Stress Your Best Friend 5 Steps to Make Stress Your Best Friend  by: Laura Bankston You probably think I'm wacko, but it's true - stress can be your best friend! Stress is actually a positive experience to be channeled... 5 Tips To Get More Out Of Your Work Day 5 Tips To Get More Out Of Your Work Day  by: BZ Riger-Hull It's easy to waste time on things that seem urgent but are not important, and even easier to get slowed down by clutter and... 5 Tips to Help You Win Big Become a Village Hero 5 Tips to Help You Win Big & Become a Village Hero  by: Rene Godefroy A few years ago, I returned to my impoverished village in Haiti. Many in the village came to see methe tiny and diseased... 5 Tips To Keep Happy Even In Wartime ps To Keep Happy ... Even In Wartime  by: David Leonhardt The world is going downhill faster than an Olympic skier. Terrorists lurk around every corner. Climate change will soon melt the tundra... 5 Ways to Fight Pessimism 5 Ways to Fight Pessimism  by: Denni Gill Some people are naturally pessimistic and are happy being so. They view themselves as pragmatic and as having a better sense of reality. Then there are... 5 Ways To Having The Happiest Valentines Day Ever Even When You39re Alone 5 Ways To Having The Happiest Valentines Day Ever! (Even When You're Alone)  by: Marla Sloane The thought of Valentines Day conjures up romantic evenings, a candlelight dinner, and long walks... 5 Ways to Lose Those Holiday Blues 5 Ways to Lose Those Holiday Blues  by: Gene Simmons What a great time of year! Its a time to be thankful for what we have and enjoy all the festivities that mark a renewal of our hope and faith... 6 Simple Steps To Accelerating your Learning 6 Simple Steps To Accelerating your Learning  by: Jake Sim What is Accelerated learning? Simply put, accelerated learning is the ability to absorb and understand new information quickly, and... 7 Destructive Habits of Incompetent People 7 Destructive Habits of Incompetent People  by: Michael Lee WARNING! If you want to have a fantastic life, never engage yourself in these 7 deadly habits that incompetent people do. NUMBER 1 -... 7 Dynamic Strategies for Creating a Life that Works 7 Dynamic Strategies for Creating a Life that Works  by: Steve Brunkhorst Everyone wants a life that works effectively, whether that means harmonious relationships, a happy family life, a... 7 Effective Ways To Boost Your Self Esteem 7 Effective Ways To Boost Your Self Esteem  by: Caroline Jalango 1. Get a life purpose statement. A well thought out life purpose statement is a powerful way to boost your self-esteem. It will... 7 Effective Ways To Set Your Goals In Motion Today 7 Effective Ways To Set Your Goals In Motion Today  by: Caroline Jalango 1. Stop seeking approval from people. You dont need anyones permission to fulfill your dream. Trust yourself and give... 7 Gifts that Multiply Happiness 7 Gifts that Multiply Happiness  by: Steve Brunkhorst Did you know that there are gifts that will multiply your happiness when you give them away? Here are seven of those gifts. Giving these... 7 Hot Tips for Improving Your Life 7 Hot Tips for Improving Your Life  by: Beth Scott I won't be long-winded about this, I am going to lay down 7 simple steps to help you improve your life. It will only be a few pages long and... 7 Key Steps to Unshakable Confidence 7 Key Steps to Unshakable Confidence  by: Steve Brunkhorst Do you remember that day? Perhaps it was your first job interview. Perhaps you were speaking to a group for the first time. Maybe you... 7 Keys to Better Relationships 7 Keys to Better Relationships  by: Patricia Wagner Would you like to enhance the quality of your life and increase your personal happiness? If you answered "yes," the information in this... 7 Power Skills that Build Strong Relationships 7 Power Skills that Build Strong Relationships  by: Steve Brunkhorst A strong, healthy relationship is one in which the partners show respect and kindness toward each other. The relationship... 7 Reasons To Stop Procrastinating Today 7 Reasons To Stop Procrastinating Today  by: Caroline Jalango Procrastination is a delay tactic that has the ability to choke your dreams and abort the plans and purposes you have for your life.... 7 Secrets To A Great Life 7 SECRETS To A Great Life  by: Kathy Gates, Professional Life Coach A great life doesnt happen by accident. A great life is the result of allocating your time, energy, thoughts, and hard work... 7 Things Happy People Know How To Do 7 Things Happy People Know How To Do  by: Kathy Gates Ever notice how some people just seem to be able to be content and bounce back no matter what the circumstances? Research shows that this... 7 Things You Can Do To Reach The Success You Truly Desire 7 Things You Can Do To Reach The Success You Truly Desire  by: BZ Riger-Hull Ever have those days where no matter what you try life seems to be a series of one step forward and two steps back?... 7 Tips For Lasting Motivation And Greater Success 7 Tips For Lasting Motivation And Greater Success  by: Peter Murphy Lasting motivation is possible once you adopt an outlook that allows you to be more successful. Here are seven tips you can... 7 Ways to Create your Work Life 7 Ways to Create your Work Life  by: Cecile Peterkin 1. Keep work in perspective - leave work on time. 2. Change a routine task - develop a new process. Instead of handling your e-mails as you... 7 Ways to Defang Difficult People 7 Ways to Defang Difficult People  by: Tom Russell Difficult people are on the hunt for a quarrel. Its not personal, usually. Its just that you happen to be the most convenient target. Difficult... 7 Ways To Ignite Your Vision 7 Ways To Ignite Your Vision  by: Michael Niles Probably the hardest skill to teach, and the one of the most vital to posess, is vision. Vision requires discipline in order to generate images of... 7 Ways To Improve Your Life In 7 Days 7 Ways To Improve Your Life In 7 Days  by: Maya Pinion Choose to be Happy Happiness is a choice. You can choose to be happy. Make Time for Yourself Too many things to do? Not enough time? Stop.... 7 Ways To Make a Great First Impression 7 Ways To Make a Great First Impression  by: Peter Murphy When you have an important event to attend there are 7 great ways to make sure you perform at your very best. These tips are relevant... 8 Practical Methods to Remain Empowered During Stressful Times actical Methods to Remain Empowered During Stressful Times  by: Julie Jordan Scott 1. Acknowledge that requesting support, guidance and partnership is not the same as being needy. Allowing... 8 Steps to Oranizing Your Life Business eps to Oranizing Your Life & Business  by: Terri Seymour Your life is a mess! Your business is going nowhere! Your house looks like a tornado hit it! Does this sound familiar? Are you... 8 Ultimate Secrets Skyrocket Your Success 8 Ultimate Secrets Skyrocket Your Success!  by: song chengxiang Whenever I ask people this question, "what do you really want in your life?" They will usually give me answers as follows. "I want... 8 Ways to Fill a Workshop in a Bum Economy 8 Ways to Fill a Workshop in a Bum Economy  by: Suzanne Falter-Barns Yes, you can fill a workshop when spending is down and buyers are wary. If your topic is clear, your marketing materials... 9 Ways to Live Creatively 9 Ways to Live Creatively  by: Lise Richards Creativity – according to Webster’s it means having the ability or power to create; characterized by originality and expressiveness; imaginative. Ok... 9 Ways to Motivate Yourself When You Just Don't Feel Like It 9 Ways to Motivate Yourself When You Just Don't Feel Like It  by: Skye Thomas Achieving the really big goals and dreams always involves breaking it down into do-able little steps. Assuming that... 11 Extraordinary Ways To Expand Your Subscriber List 11 Extraordinary Ways To Expand Your Subscriber List  by: Catherine Franz Here are 11 ways to expand your subscriber list: 1. Use a conversational writing tone. It makes a connection. Yet, don't... 11 Questions To Kickstart Your Dream 11 Questions To Kickstart Your Dream  by: Keith Varnum What's your dream? Want to give your vision a jumpstart? Write down your goals and use these questions to speed up delivery of your dream.... 12 Reasons to Develop Exceptional People Skills 12 Reasons to Develop Exceptional People Skills  by: Peter Murphy Why should you bother to spend your valuable time learning how to develop exceptional people skills? Here's why... Look at the... 17 Extraordinary Human Capacities 17 Extraordinary Human Capacities  by: Steve Brunkhorst People have a tremendous capacity for outstanding achievement. There are also many extraordinary capacities that allow them to become high... 21 Days to A PositiveAttitude Habit 21 Days to A Positive-Attitude Habit  by: Patricia Wagner This may come as a surprise... but your attitude is more important than your aptitude in determining your success in life! Just how... 21 Life Changing Questions You Can't Afford to Not Ask 21 Life Changing Questions You Can't Afford to Not Ask!  by: Sopan Greene, M.A. Imagine finally taking off seven coats youve been wearing on top of each other for years and years. You've... 21 Secrets of Self Made Millionaires 21 Secrets of Self Made Millionaires  by: Sopan Greene, M.A. Self-Made Millionaires are not smarter or better than you. They have just discovered these secrets and used them to become wealthy.... 21st Century Career Success 21st Century Career Success  by: Michelle L. Casto When it comes to modern career development, one thing we can all count on is change. With the advent of technology, telecommuting, and... 24 Time Management Tips 24 Time Management Tips  by: Beth Dargis Where does your time go? We all know we are busy, yet we feel behind and dont get to do the things we really want to do. Planning is the best time saver... A Bad Hairdresser Day A Bad Hairdresser Day  by: David Leonhardt "Hey everybody!" Hairdresser Lady called out. "It's The Happy Guy." "Don't try buttering me up, Hairdresser Lady," I warned. "It's not going to work."... A Bad Move A Bad Move  by: Wayne and Tamara Direct Answers - Column for the week of April 7, 2003 My husband is a wonderful man, we are in our thirties, well-educated and fairly affluent. However, his... A Bellyful of Mindfulness A Bellyful of Mindfulness  by: Maya Talisman Frost Taco Bell, a huge Mexican fast-food franchise, has a new ad campaign focusing on the slogan, "Get full." The commercials show people... A Bit Of Turbulence t Of Turbulence  by: Wayne and Tamara Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 1, 2002 I'm a 26-year-old flight attendant engaged to be married in 10 weeks. Our wedding reception was to be... A Brand New Year To Live A Brand New Year To Live  by: Marta Dodd Have you ever started a new year with a New Years resolution? I think many of us have, whether it is to be nicer to family, to be a better friend,... A Brick Wall A Brick Wall  by: Wayne and Tamara Direct Answers - Column for the week of August 18, 2003 Two years ago I divorced, and there is still a lot of hostility. My former husband has been served with... A Career In Medical Assisting A Career In Medical Assisting  by: Danni R. My name is Danni R, and I am a certified medical assistant and online educator. I am writing this article to introduce you to an exciting career in... A Christmas Wish A Christmas Wish  by: Wayne and Tamara Direct Answers - Column for the week of December 22, 2003 My sister is a woman now beginning her thirties. She has had few friends and her boyfriends have... A Defence of Cultural Intelligence A Defence of Cultural Intelligence  by: Stephen Ainsah-Mensah When humans set off to address fundamental issues about what and how life is to be, two important questions exercise the conscience... A Field of Multiple Opportunity A Field of Multiple Opportunity  by: Tony Papajohn Opportunity is all around us and has many facets, but its not always obvious. It hides behind the same appearance that everyone else sees, but... A Gift from the Heart of a Friend A Gift from the Heart of a Friend  by: Steve Brunkhorst She stares at me, and then closes her eyes. A tinge of early dawn plays on her cheek as it peeks through the glass curtains by my desk. I... A Guide To Keeping New Years Resolutions ide To Keeping New Year's Resolutions  by: Lynn Bode The New Year is quickly creeping up on us. Do you have a New Years Resolution? Well, if youre like most Americans (88 percent in 2001... A Hand Up Coaching Helps Women Succeed A Hand Up Coaching Helps Women Succeed  by: Cardell Phillips After downsizing wiped out her $80K salary, Jane was having trouble finding work. Just released from jail, 22-year old Marie didn't... A Happiness Poem A Happiness Poem  by: David Leonhardt If a happiness poem could bring forth a smile, Then my face would always dress in style. If my ears could hear my computer screen, From one to another,... A Jungian Approach to Mental Illness A Jungian Approach to Mental Illness  by: John Betts All of us suffer from some form of emotional distress at some stage. Some forms of distress can last longer than they should and may... A Kernel of Truth about Relationships 4 Steps to Improvement A Kernel of Truth about Relationships: 4 Steps to Improvement  by: Dr. Robert Eubanks It's all about relationships! proclaimed my father during our recent holiday visit with my parents. Santa... A Kernel of Truth about Relationships 5 steps to improvement A Kernel of Truth about Relationships: 5 steps to improvement  by: Dr. Robert A. Eubanks Its all about relationships! proclaimed my father during our recent holiday visit with my parents. Santa... A Leaders Ultimate Goal Connect to Engage A Leaders Ultimate Goal Connect to Engage!  by: Richard Todd Gorham Connect and Engage! Your People Are Your Power. It's been said many times that true leadership is measured by ones ability to... A Lesson in Letting Go A Lesson in Letting Go  by: Catherine Franz Do you hear yourself saying? When I have enough money, I'll... When I go on vacation, I'll... As soon as I find the right partner, I'll... When the... A Life of Purpose's Extraction A Life of Purpose's Extraction  by: Tushar Jain Purpose. What is purpose? Drinking coffee when you wake up and making a habit of drinking coffee only when you wake up? No. Trying to drink coffee... A Life Touched fe Touched  by: Wayne and Tamara Direct Answers - Column for the week of February 17, 2003 Back when I was in grammar school, every once and awhile I would meet up with a girl my age and talk.... A Look In The Mirror A Look In The Mirror  by: Selena Richardson That's all it takes to change the world. Take a long hard look in the mirror and really notice who you are. We're all screaming for peace right now -... A Magnificent Obsession Is The Best Medicine A Magnificent Obsession Is The Best Medicine!  by: Richard Vegas The idea I'm about to share with you can bring you the greatest hope. It can bring you happiness beyond anything you've ever... A New Beginning With The People At Work A New Beginning With The People At Work  by: Rhoberta Shaler, PhD There's a big opportunity here! The holidays bring a change in spirit in most folks. Even though they may be more tired than... A New Strategy A New Strategy  by: Wayne and Tamara Direct Answers - Column for the week of November 3, 2003 My mother-in-law drives me crazy! She is an antisocial, critical, know-it-all who can't find... A Perverse Confidante rverse Confidante  by: Wayne and Tamara Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 15, 2002 Dad passed away years ago and Mom lives alone. She is still young and healthy, yet she always plays... A Pickup Line ckup Line  by: Wayne and Tamara Direct Answers - Column for the week of November 11, 2002 I just started a wonderful new job. The atmosphere is laid-back, and the people alone make the place... A Plan Of Attack an Of Attack  by: Wayne and Tamara Direct Answers - Column for the week of October 28, 2002 I feel I am at the breaking point. I work at a small school and run the office. I do all the... A Plausible Defense ausible Defense  by: Wayne and Tamara Direct Answers - Column for the week of August 5, 2002 I just looked at your website and read "Wanting To Be Caught," and I truly think that is awful... A Potential New Years Resolution A "Potential" New Year's Resolution  by: Steve Brunkhorst It is often said that all of us come into this world on equal footing, with nothing in our possession. Certainly we are born with equal... A Preexisting Condition eexisting Condition  by: Wayne and Tamara Direct Answers - Column for the week of December 2, 2002 I am 25 and have been married for two years. This past August I began an affair with my... A Pyramid of Success ramid of Success  by: Tom Carpenter Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a self-employed individual who is just getting by and one who is making $100,000 per year or more? The... A Quick Checklist for Improving Your Life A Quick Checklist for Improving Your Life  by: Gene Simmons 1. Learn About You If you dont know who you are and why you think and act the way you do, its gonna be really difficult to make any... A Quick Tip for Delivering a Great Speech A Quick Tip for Delivering a Great Speech  by: V. Berba Velasco Jr., Ph.D. Does speaking in public leave you tongue-tied? Do you stumble over your words? Do you want to learn how to speak more... A Reality Practice A "Reality" Practice  by: Clive Taylor Suggested practice to gain freedom from self-limitation. It is suggested that what is actual and real in the world can only be experienced in the ongoing... A Recovering Rager's Creed A Recovering Rager's Creed  by: Newton Hightower A rager, or rageaholic, is a person who is addicted to the expression of anger. While many people feel better when they "let it all out" a... A Simple Effective Tool To Get And Stay Organized A Simple Effective Tool To Get And Stay Organized  by: BZ Riger-Hull Often we are in overwhelm because we are holding too many things in our brain. We are trying to make everything a priority... A Simple Idea from a Billionaire A Simple Idea from a Billionaire  by: Tony Papajohn Its simple and powerful. The philosophy of successful people is often easy to understand. The more I look at how successful people got that... A Small Piece Of Carpet A Small Piece Of Carpet  by: Charlie Badenhop Have you ever noticed how the way you feel about yourself sometimes depends on whether or not you get confirmation of your value from others? When... A Surfing Lesson A Surfing Lesson  by: Steve G. Jones I've never surfed in my life. Sometimes people tell me I look like a surfer, but never once have I been on a board out in the water. It fascinates me though.... A Sweep of Vanity How To Burst Your Own Bubble A Sweep of Vanity: How To Burst Your Own Bubble  by: Maya Talisman Frost "Hoy-day! What a sweep of vanity comes this way!" --William Shakespeare, "The Life of Timon of Athens" If there's one... A Teller Of Tales ller Of Tales  by: Wayne and Tamara Direct Answers - Column for the week of June 10, 2002 I told my daughter I didn't think my daughter-in-law paid enough attention to her oldest son, 8. He has... A Tricky Supervision Challenge A Tricky Supervision Challenge  by: Laurie Weiss, Ph.D. Many managers believe that treating their team members as responsible adults will assure excellent results. The truth is that while this... A Turning Point A Turning Point  by: Grace V. Planas 19 years ago, I was a young working mother at 28, independent and working for a prestigious company, until circumstances made me choose between family and... About That Dream About That Dream...  by: Darlene Arechederra About that Dream... Remember your very first job? That all-grown-up feeling! Your own money to buy things... That feeling of independence! Do you... Absence Makes The Fear Go Yonder Absence Makes The Fear Go Yonder!  by: Richard Vegas Emotions are controlled by a combination of reason and action. Man is the only member of the animal kingdom that can control the emotions he... Abundance Of Money Abundance Of Love Abundance Of Money - Abundance Of Love  by: Halina Goldstein How much happiness is there in a piece of paper with the word "happiness" printed upon it? It depends on the person who holds that... Abundance Prosperity based on Wallace Wattles and Napoleon Hill dance Prosperity based on Wallace Wattles and Napoleon Hill  by: George S. Mentz, JD, MBA, CEC Short Article on Abundance & Prospriety based on Wattles BY: Dr. George Mentz, JD, MBA, CEC,... Accepting Change Accepting Change  by: Rondell Demmings Well I've finally done it...I turned my heat on. After shouting at the kids that it's not cold and making them dress like they are outside, I turned on the... Accessing Your Spiritual Guidance Accessing Your Spiritual Guidance  by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. For the last 35 years, I have been working with individuals, couples and families, as well as business relationships. I have 8... Accurate Psychic Advice Accurate Psychic Advice  by: Anna Ellington Psychic readings can be an invaluable tool for obtaining answers to your most confusing questions. A psychic reading can help you gain insight... Achieve Your Goal Achieve Your Goal  by: Kenia Morales Have you seen those ads that promise to make thousands and millions of dollars over night, they are just hype. You have to do whatever it takes to get where... Achievement and Happiness the 8 Achievement and Happiness the 80/20 Way  by: Rasheed ALi If there was ever a principle that was responsible for the most happiness and achievement in the world, it would be the 80/20 Principle.... Addicted To Her Addicted To Her  by: Wayne and Tamara Direct Answers - Column for the week of August 4, 2003 I dated a woman I work with for four years. In both our minds we were soul mates. A year and a half... Addiction to Blame Addiction to Blame  by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Allen consulted with me because his wife of 18 years had threatened to leave him if he didnt stop blaming her all the time. He admitted to frequently... Addiction to Clutter Addiction to Clutter  by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Clutter is a big problem for many people. At a lecture that I gave, I asked for a show of hands regarding how many people had problems with clutter... Addiction to Thinking Addiction to Thinking  by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Randall sought my help because he was stuck being miserable and had no idea how to get out of his misery. In his life he had experienced moments... Addiction to Worry Addiction to Worry  by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Carole started counseling with me because she was depressed. She had been ill with chronic fatigue syndrome for a long time and believed her... Advance Your Enthusiasm and Determination for Success Advance Your Enthusiasm and Determination for Success  by: Steve Brunkhorst Imagine being firmly committed to your deepest ambitions. Imagine feeling energetic and enthusiastic about your... Adversity to Victory Adversity to Victory  by: Steve Brunkhorst The following is a true story about a young friend who lives in St. Louis... Andy was born with a developmental disorder. The two sides of his brain... Affirm Actions - Stop lying to your soul and make it real rm-Actions ... Stop lying to your soul and make it real!  by: Edward B. Toupin I hear of so many people using affirmations as the universal remedy for everything that ails them. They wake up in... Affirmations to the Rescue Affirmations to the Rescue!  by: B. Marlain Morrison INNER CRITIC UNVEILED! Part 2: AFFIRMATIONS TO THE RESCUE! "Almost everybody walks around with a vast burden of imaginary limitations inside... Afloat on A Sea of Abundance at on A Sea of Abundance  by: Rebecca Fine In the days of the mighty sailing ships, when brave souls voyaged into the unknown, dependent on the winds and their as-yet incomplete knowledge of... Afraid Of Dying Afraid Of Living Afraid Of Dying? ... Afraid Of Living!  by: Edward B. Toupin Over the years, I've heard many people voice their concerns of death and dying. It wasn't that they had any maladies that would cause... After the Storm After the Storm......  by: Nicholas Dixon Have you ever wondered why is it that after we go through a bad phase in life we seem to come out better for it? It use to puzzle me too until recently... Ageless Principles of Success Ageless Principles of Success(6)  by: Song Chengxiang With Proven Techniques for practical applications. The Principle of NOW: Dear friend, have you ever wonder what time is? Once you truly... Aging Gracefully Through Vastu Shastra Aging Gracefully Through Vastu Shastra  by: Robin Mastro Aging is inevitable, but its most negative effects can be minimized and turned into a graceful progression. Exercise and proper diet are... All Talk And No Action So Let It Be Written So Let It Be Done All Talk And No Action; So Let It Be Written; So Let It Be Done!  by: Richard Vegas It is so important to know how to motivate ourselves in an effective manner and in a desirable direction.... Alone But Not Lonely Alone But Not Lonely  by: Denni Gill In todays faced paced society, weve become accustomed to filling the eeriness of silence with fluff. We turn to many distractions as a means of escaping... Alone for the Holidays Alone for the Holidays?  by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Being alone is a challenge for many people. This challenge may loom especially large during the holidays if you are single or newly divorced and... Alone In The Kitchen Stirring Up Mindfulness Alone In The Kitchen: Stirring Up Mindfulness  by: Maya Talisman Frost Put on your apron! It's time to stir up a batch of mindfulness. Julia Child, the trilling television chef who taught... Along the Road to Achievement Along the Road to Achievement  by: Steve Brunkhorst One of the first things most of us remember hearing when learning to drive an automobile was "Keep your hands on the wheel."Then there were... Amazing Secrets Smart Students Have Tucked Under Their Belts For Years And Start Getting Better Test Scores Today Amazing Secrets Smart Students Have Tucked Under Their Belts For Years And Start Getting Better Test Scores Today!  by: Josiah Terence Though there are hundreds of studies that suggest that many... Among the Purpose Personality Among the Purpose & Personality  by: Nilesh Gore I have one magical thought, lets see it more closely. Every one has purpose of life. Some holds good for self, family, a society, state,... An Angels Special Christmas Gift An Angel's Special Christmas Gift  by: Steve Brunkhorst Towering ponderosa pine trees reached up to touch a blue December sky. Their top branches waved to billowy white clouds sailing over the... An Easy Way to End The Year An Easy Way to End The Year  by: Joanne Victoria As a healthy business owner or independent professional, how do you end your year? Well, I tell my clients to stop working. That's right, stop... An Extraordinary Person An Extraordinary Person  by: Hifzur Rehman I am not going to tell you the story of an extraordinary person, who did remarkable things in life. Why should I? Are you not an extraordinary person?... An Unexpected Letter An Unexpected Letter  by: LeAnn R. Ralph It was a couple of weeks after Christmas, and I was standing by my mailbox in the vestibule of the apartment building where I lived in Lexington,... An Unquenched Thirst nquenched Thirst  by: Wayne and Tamara Direct Answers - Column for the week of September 9, 2002 I'm engaged to a wonderful, warm and loving man whom I've been with for four years. We have... Analytic Overlay Missing Out On What Truly Is ytic Overlay ... Missing Out On What Truly Is!  by: Edward B. Toupin Some time ago, I successfully completed a remote viewing course here in Nevada. Not only was I quite amazed at the... Anchors Away Anchors Away!  by: Greg Reid If we want to fill our heads with the doom and gloom society seems to thrive on, all we need to do is turn on the local news at night. To make that quantum leap... Ancient Philosophy on the Internet can Change How We Think Ancient Philosophy on the Internet can Change How We Think  by: Jesse S. Somer Here I am again sitting at my computer, my job is to write about the positive aspects of the Internet. Id like to... And Then My Boss Said Take That Fear And Shove It Then My Boss Said, Take That Fear And Shove It!  by: Richard Vegas Hey gang; Ok it's time to create some good habits. You know, like eating a pork barrel full of Ben and Jerry's ice cream at 3... Angel to Angel Angel to Angel  by: Skye Thomas Years ago, my minister spoke to us about how you could solicit the help of your guardian angels to help with conflict resolution. She told us stories about how... Anger and Scarcity Anger and Scarcity  by: Janet Ilacqua As a small business owner or freelancer, you will experience periods of abundance and scarcity, many times for reasons beyond your control. Therefore, it is... Anger And Your Driving Anger And Your Driving  by: Tony Fiore, Ph.D. Are you driving under the influence of impaired emotions? Dateline: December 4, 2002. Orange County ,California. A 29 year old man was shot to... Anger and Your Driving Use SelfTalk to Create Safer Vistas Anger and Your Driving: Use Self-Talk to Create Safer Vistas  by: Dr. Tony Fiore Date: January 28, 2001 Place: Fashion Island, Newport Beach, California The incident: Jane, a middle aged... Anger And Your Health Anger And Your Health  by: Anthony Fiore, Ph.D. HOW YOUR OUTLOOK INFLUENCES HEALTH AND ABILITY TO CONTROL ANGER Jane and Anthony have differing ways of viewing the world. Jane is a pessimist... 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Coming To Your Senses Again and Again Coming To Your Senses, Again and Again!  by: Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein When we talk about the Enchanted Self we are referring to positive states of mind and body that are unique to each of us.... Commit It To Paper Commit It To Paper  by: Josh Hinds Commit it to paper - You have the idea so therefore you have within you the ability to make it a reality. Admittedly it may not always be obvious, but rest... Communications Skills Add Value Communications Skills Add Value  by: Pat Morgan Want to uncover a success secret that can lead to more happiness, help you to be more effective in your work, enable you to make more money and to... Community After Tragedy unity after Tragedy  by: Dan Britt One Friday in November, I began a journey from New Jersey to downtown New York City to visit old work friends. It was my first visit since the tragic September... Comparison...The Great Destroyer arison - The Great Destroyer  by: Robert Taylor In speaking of comparison we need to be aware that we should never compare ourselves to others. No other person has our unique qualities. No one... Compassion... A Powerful Doorway to Personal Growth Compassion A Powerful Doorway to Personal Growth  by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the... Confessions of a Professional Matchmaker Confessions of a Professional Matchmaker  by: Terri Arnold (Spicy Grandma) Don't make these mistakes when searching for love online! "I spent my life searching for the perfect woman. I finally... Conflict In Faith Conflict In Faith  by: Wayne and Tamara Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 19, 2004 My husband is Jewish, and I am Catholic. That wasn't a problem when we were dating, because he isn't... Conjuring Up Sid Ceasar Conjuring Up Sid Ceasar  by: Keith Varnum Love focuses attention. When you really love something, you are naturally pouring your interest and appreciation toward the object of your love. The... Conspiracy of Silence Conspiracy of Silence  by: Wayne and Tamara Direct Answers - Column for the week of January 12, 2004 I'm hoping you can help me with a moral problem that crops up every now and then in my... Constructive Tips About Retrenchment Constructive Tips About Retrenchment  by: Colin Ong TS This article provides constructive tips about facing retrenchment and moving on with new career opportunities. 1) Dont take it personally.... ContextFree Living Living Without Boundaries Context-Free Living ... Living Without Boundaries!  by: Edward B. Toupin I know by now that you've heard the terms "Debt-Free Living", "Disease-Free Living", or an overabundance of other such... Control Helplessness and Love Control, Helplessness, and Love  by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. During my 35 years of counseling individuals, couples, families and business partners, I have discovered that an important purpose of... Control Your Fear Before It Controls You Control Your Fear Before It Controls You  by: Michael Lee "Fear Factor" is one of my favorite TV shows. It highlights the courage of the participants to engage in the most fearsome and... Controlling Behavior Loving Behavior Controlling Behavior, Loving Behavior  by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. When Zack and Tiffany started counseling with me, they were on the verge of divorce after 16 years of marriage. Neither really... Conversational Negative Selftalk Conversational Negative Self-talk  by: Skye Thomas Most people don't even know they're doing it. Throughout the course of normal conversation, they bombard themselves with negative self-talk.... Coping as a Tool of Enchantment Coping as a Tool of Enchantment  by: Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Many of my readers write to me about the tensions of everyday life. Not only do people wonder how to relax, but people often ask,... Coping With Having a Small Penis Coping With Having a Small Penis  by: Jonas Swensson If I meet an angry man, somebody who is truly angry without a reason, I often wonder if the cause might be something as simple as small penis... Coping with the Time Crunch Coping with the Time Crunch  by: Dakota Duncan “There is never enough time, unless you're serving it.” -Malcolm Forbes (1919 - 1990) My son is 17 months old. (OK, all you seasoned parents out... Could You Be A Workaholic Could You Be A Workaholic?  by: David Leonhardt If you need to put on boots and grab a lap-top computer to relieve yourself at night, you might be a redneck workaholic. It never crossed my mind... Could you use a Stop Doing list Could you use a Stop Doing list?  by: Inez O. Ng One of the tried and true organization and time-management tools is the trusty old to do list. I was trained to diligently put one together at... Could Your Thoughts Sabotage Your HappinessTake this quiz and find out Could Your Thoughts Sabotage Your Happiness?Take this quiz and find out.  by: Marla Sloane Women are conditioned to be people pleasers. Women are taught to be nice even if thats means comprising... Courage Is A Gift Courage Is A Gift  by: Gerri D Smith It is not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters. -Epictetus, the 1st Century Greek Philosopher Courage is daring to be Brave.... Course Of Treatment Course Of Treatment  by: Wayne and Tamara Direct Answers - Column for the week of August 23, 2004 My husband is 45. We are getting ready to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. He now tells... Create a Blueprint for Your Success Create a Blueprint for Your Success  by: Joanne Victoria Having a strong foundation enables you to build a thriving, profitable life and business. A simple method to create this foundation is... Create a Network and Catapult Your Job Search Create a Network and Catapult Your Job Search  by: Teena Rose Networking is still known as a great job-search strategy, yet it eludes some individuals simply because they dont know how to go... Creating A Gratitude Journal Creating A Gratitude Journal  by: Doreene Clement grate.ful adj. 1 a : appreciative of benefits received: syn. thankful 4.19.02 Today I am grateful for _______________ . As I write the above... Creating A Winning Mindset by Clinical Hypnotherapist Steve G Jones Creating A Winning Mindset by Clinical Hypnotherapist Steve G. Jones  by: Steve G. Jones Do you know anyone who always wins? Sure you know that person, everything just works out for them. They... Creating an Effective Study Environment Creating an Effective Study Environment  by: Ryan McKenzie If you are like me, you find it extremely difficult to study in the average house hold these days. There are just way too many... Creating Sacred Space in Your Home Office or Garden Creating Sacred Space in Your Home Office or Garden  by: Jan Marie Dore The environments we surround ourselves with contribute to our sense of well-being as well as to our creativity and... Creating Supportive Environments Creating Supportive Environments  by: Alicia Forest Im writing this on my laptop in a Cosi caf in Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C. The reason I am here has nothing to do with me or my business,... Creating the Best Year of Your Life Creating the Best Year of Your Life  by: Sopan Greene, M.A. At the end of each year, and on their birthdays, many people take time to reflect and look ahead. If you're one of these people, or if... Creating your Vision for your business career and Life Creating your Vision for your business, career, and Life  by: BZ Riger-Hull Many people go through their daily lives feeling overwhelmed. There are so many things to do and there never seems to... Creative ProblemSolving Following Your Stream of Consciousness Creative Problem-Solving: Following Your Stream of Consciousness  by: Patti Prague Having trouble finding a solution to a nagging problem? Try a well-known journaling technique called stream of... Creativity and Broken Eggs Creativity and Broken Eggs  by: Tony Papajohn In 1420, the dignitaries of Florence held a competition. They offered the enormous prize of 200 gold florins to the architect whose genius could... Cultural DifferencesMaking it Work Virtually Cultural DifferencesMaking it Work Virtually  by: Susan M. Totman (MVA) Working virtually adds a whole new dimension to the phrase cultural differences. It immediately becomes apparent how... Curbing the Public Nuisance Part 1 Curbing the Public Nuisance (Part 1)  by: David Leonhardt He's been around since the dawn of humanity. His profession is even older than the world's oldest profession. He's been loathed and... Curbing the Public Nuisance Part 2 Curbing the Public Nuisance (Part 2)  by: David Leonhardt Yes, that pillar of society that has been with us since that slithery dude threw humanity for a curve in the Garden of Eden that... Cure Your Burnout Cure Your Burnout!  by: Megan Corwin Do you ever get those Sunday night blues? Dreading the week ahead, feeling the daily grind just draining away all of your energy before the week even starts?... Curing the Blues 14 FeelGood Ways to Get Out of the Dumps Curing the Blues - 14 "Feel-Good" Ways to Get Out of the Dumps  by: Heather Diodati Everyone goes through that "in the blues" feeling once in awhile. The best cure is to be around people that... Daily Rituals as a Doorway to the Higher Daily Rituals as a Doorway to the Higher  by: Stephanie Yeh If you have a longing to connect with something higher, whether it be your higher self or higher powers and beings, one of the... Daily Systems Keep You Organized Daily Systems Keep You Organized  by: Jeff Earlywine Ever wonder how they do it? How a short-order cook prepares tasty meals in a hectic, rush-rush environment, and does it all with a smile? The... Dancing On Your Brain The ChaCha Effect Dancing On Your Brain: The Cha-Cha Effect  by: Maya Talisman Frost My grandmother used to say that the secret to living a good life is maintaining a flexible spine and a flexible mind. Whether... Darkness of Winter Encourages Insights Darkness of Winter Encourages Insights  by: Carol McClelland, Ph.D. The darkness of Winter has descended. For many the long stormy nights of Winter and the proverbial dark night of the soul are... Dating in the New Millenium Dating in the New Millenium  by: Melissa Seifert Over the past 20 years the face of dating has gone through some noticeable changes. Traditional methods of finding a date would be to rely on... Day Dream Believer Dream Believer.  by: Greg Hickman I am sure you, just like the rest of us, experienced all sorts of day dreams when you were younger. Who amongst us did not find themselves, at one time or... Dealing With Negative People Made Easy Dealing With Negative People Made Easy  by: Peter Murphy I was playing tennis today with one of my tennis buddies. We play once a week and we usually chat about work, professional tennis players... Declutter for Sucess Declutter for Sucess  by: Janet Ilacqua Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in, forget them as soon as you can.... Deep Doghouse Communication for Angry Men Deep Doghouse Communication for Angry Men  by: Newton Hightower Many times when an angry or rageful man comes into the office to see me for the first visit, he is in a deep crisis. Such was the... Define Your Own Future Shatter The Crystal Ball Define Your Own Future ... Shatter The Crystal Ball!  by: Edward B. Toupin When I decided to look into remote viewing, I had the impression that it had some bizarre metaphysical and psychic... Demand Dignity in Public Speaking Training c Demand Dignity in Public Speaking Training (c)  by: Melissa Mayers Lewis Mandy*, a bright, attractive professional woman, had a fear of speaking in front of groups. Recognizing that her feelings... Demanding Miracles Demanding Miracles  by: Skye Thomas Have you ever had an overwhelming problem or issue? Was there some circumstance in your life that seemed beyond your ability to handle it? Have you ever... Depression and Procrastination Twins In the Job Search Depression and Procrastination: Twins In the Job Search  by: Marilyn J. Tellez, M.A. Let me examine these two mental states. My definition of procrastination is that a person delays and delays... Depression Mantra Depression Mantra  by: Nadeem Hameed Depression is the most prevalent of all the emotional disorders. This may vary from feelings of slight sadness to utter misery and dejection. It brings... Designing A Life We Each Get The Chance Designing A Life - We Each Get The Chance  by: Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein As we pass through the Seven Gateways to Enchantment again and again and become a true Enchanted Self, we see that life... Determinants Of Success Revisited Again Determinants Of Success- Revisited, Again.  by: Terry Gibbs If you have been a long time subscriber to this newsletter you have read about the determinates of success before. If you are new,... Detour ur  by: Wayne and Tamara Direct Answers - Column for the week of March 3, 2003 I've been looking for so long to find someone to secretly talk to, to gain some insight, validation, or hope. My... Developing an Opportunity Mindset Developing an Opportunity Mindset  by: Kevin Purfield Starting a home based business is a fantastic way to earn additional income part time or full You can build a six figure or higher cash... Dial M for Mindfulness Using the Golden Arches Dial M for Mindfulness: Using the Golden Arches  by: Maya Talisman Frost Looking for mindfulness? Who ya gonna call? Try dialing M. It's easy to be mindful. It's just hard to remember to be... Did Your Personality Choose Your Career "Did Your Personality Choose Your Career?  by: Angela Butera Dickson We almost all think we are masters of our own fate. While it is true that we all make our own choices there are many things... Different New Year's Resolution PassItForward Different New-Year's Resolution - Pass-It-Forward  by: Nisandeh Neta Every 12 months, as the New-Year rolls around, we all brag about our New-Year's Resolutions. With inflated chests and with... Difficult Challenges What If Difficult Challenges? -- What If?  by: Miami Phillips Sometimes life can seem like one long series of unsolvable problems. I know there have been times when I would much rather find something... Digging To The Root Of Your Problem ing To The Root Of Your Problem  by: Selena Richardson Most people have some aspects of themselves that they would like to change. But how often do you dig deeply to find the root of the... Discerning The Loving Heart Discerning The Loving Heart  by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. How often have you had the experience of connecting with someone a friend or a potential partner who turns out to be an uncaring person? At... Discipline D.I.S.C.I.P.L.I.N.E.  by: Rosella Aranda What does this word really mean anyway? According to Websters Collegiate Dictionary, 10th Edition, discipline, as a noun, is defined primarily as... Discover The 1 Discover The 10 Golden Rules On How To Conquer Your Fear  by: Fernando Soave We all want happiness and peace of mind. In the search for these blessings, millions of people take "happy pills"... Discover The 8 Steps To A Mountain Moving Faith Discover The 8 Steps To A Mountain Moving Faith  by: Fernando Soave If you have faith as a grain of musterd seed you can say to this mountain : move ! And it will move ! And nothing will be... Discover The 9 over The 90/10 Secret: It Will Change Your Life.  by: Arlen Busenitz The 90/10 secret is incredible! Very few know and apply this secret. The result? Millions of people are suffering undeserved... Discover the Key to Self Confidence Discover the Key to Self-confidence  by: Colin Dunbar "One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation" - Arthur Ashe Self-confidence is... Discover The Spark That Motivates You In Business and Life Discover The Spark That Motivates You In Business and Life  by: Gerri D Smith Can There Be Any Other Business Like Your Own Business? Whatever you persistently allow to occupy your thoughts will... Discover What You Really Want To Do Discover What You Really Want To Do  by: Graham and Julie Are you doing what you really want to do or did you just fall or wander into the job you now have. As a friend of ours once said, I am... Discover Your Purpose In Life Discover Your Purpose In Life  by: Andrew Lawrence Everyone has a life purpose; a unique and special something each of us is supposed to do in LIFE. A life purpose is not a specific job or... Discovering Opportunity in Times of Challenge overing Opportunity in Times of Challenge  by: Dan Britt You may be facing a type of disappointment, frustration, loss, or general sadness. It is in these times you can immediately begin to... Discovering Your Passion and Purpose Discovering Your Passion and Purpose  by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. I cant seem to discover why Im on the planet. What is my purpose here? I know theres something Im supposed to be doing, but I dont... Divine Authorship Divine Authorship  by: Soni Pitts What does the story of your life say about you? Does it speak of heroic journeys into new and exciting lands of achievement and growth? Or is it an angry and... Do People Really Take Jobs for Money Do People Really Take Jobs for Money?  by: Marilyn J. Tellez, M.A. Money motives in American culture appear to be what drives a job seeker to accept a job. Why work if it is not for money? The... Do The Hardest Thing First And The Rest Will Be Easy Do The Hardest Thing First And The Rest Will Be Easy  by: Greg Reid Have you ever noticed that in life we almost always choose the easy road, the path of least resistance when it comes to... Do You Experience God Do You Experience God?  by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Connor, a man in his late 40s, has achieved everything he ever thought he needed to feel happy and secure. He owns a successful business, has a... Do You Have Excuseitis When Looking for a Job Do You Have Excuse-itis When Looking for a Job?  by: Marilyn J. Tellez, M.A. How many times have you done or heard someon else say: "I don't have the time, I don't have the money, I don't have... Do you know WHAT MAKES ME MAD It makes me SO MAD I just want to Do you know WHAT MAKES ME MAD?? It makes me SO MAD I just want to...  by: Dr. David Thomas Do you know WHAT MAKES ME MAD?? It makes me SO MAD I just want to... Sound familiar? If you want to... Do You Make Less Money Than Your Taller Peers Do You Make Less Money Than Your Taller Peers?  by: C.S. Deam A recent study at the University of Florida found that over the span of their careers short people earn less money than their taller... Do You Make These Common Mistakes When Talking to People Do You Make These Common Mistakes When Talking to People?  by: Peter Murphy Many moons ago. Talking to people was something I avoided where possible. At the time, I did not know I was... Do You Need An Answer About Life Do You Need An Answer About Life ?  by: Dave Samm I was originally brought up Catholic, at the insistence of my parents. I quickly lost interest after going through my confirmation and began... Do You Really Value What You Wish For ou Really Value What You Wish For?  by: Gary Vurnum I am sitting in a shopping mall, waiting for my wife to finish her Christmas shopping. Next to me is a rather pathetic-looking fountain, which... Do You Really Want To Be Successful In Life Do You Really Want To Be Successful In Life?  by: Akanksha Sinha How many times have people asked you what you really want out of life – and how many times has your reply been: “I want to be... Do You Suffer From The Chef Personality Do You Suffer From The "Chef" Personality?  by: John Flynn As a chef I have a unique perspective on anger. In my time I have worked with the greatest in the finest kitchens of Europe. And I know... Do Your Goals Match Your Passions Do Your Goals Match Your Passions?  by: Josh Hinds Making sure our goals are properly aligned with our passions only makes sense. If you have the wish to move up the corporate ladder, start your... Does Internet Dating Work Does Internet Dating Work?  by: Kathryn Lord Whats the Number One Question that Everyone Asks About CyberDating? Everyone -- and that included YOU! -- wants to know: "Does Internet Dating Work?"... Does It Really Matter It Really Matter?  by: Robert Taylor We are all involved in this game called life and we will have our challenges and successes. One thing that will have great bearing on our attitude and lives... Does size matter Does size matter?  by: David Leonhardt Bigger is better. Isn't that the American dream? Why buy a road-hogging, critter-squishing, bumper-defying, wall-of-metal SUV when you have the delicious... Does Your School Teach You How to Achieve Financial Freedom Does Your School Teach You How to Achieve Financial Freedom?  by: Augustine Wu Study hard, get good grades and you will have a bright future! I am pretty sure many of you have been brainwashed... Doing Less in More Time Doing Less in More Time  by: Jan Marie Dore Over the years, the compelling challenge of time, priorities, and life balance has been a frequently mentioned concern of individuals. Our lives have... Dominant by Day Submissive by Night Dominant by Day, Submissive by Night  by: Advice Diva If you are like most men out there, you probably have no idea what makes those head-strong, powerful and intelligent career women tick. I am... Don't Ask Your Doctor Don't Ask Your Doctor  by: Maya Talisman Frost Perhaps I should ask my doctor if there is a drug to take to combat frustration from seeing so many drug ads. You know the ones I'm talking about.... Don't Let The Door Hit You Where The Good Lord Split You Don't Let The Door Hit You Where The Good Lord Split You!  by: Richard Vegas I knew precisely what I wanted. I felt that success was only inches away. The excitement in my body was beginning to... Don't Mistake Activity For Achievement Don't Mistake Activity For Achievement  by: Jeff Schuman I remember watching an NBA Basketball Game on t.v one night. The Miami Heat were playing the New Orleans Hornets. Miami was all over them... Don't Seek Success Seek SelfActualization Don't Seek Success; Seek Self-Actualization  by: Paul Siegel "You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give." So said Winston Churchill. Cooperation and giving is better... Don't Let the Boogeyman Steal Your Dreams Don’t Let the Boogeyman Steal Your Dreams  by: Sulana Stone The boogeyman lurking in the closet scares the bejesus out of little kids. “Big people” know the imaginary monster from their... Don't Give Up Dont Give Up! &