Brain Power: What Does Your Brain Expect?
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Think about this. When people have expectations that are met, they get a happy level of dopamine in the brain, a chemical critical to the ability to think clearly.
And, when people aren’t expecting positive outcomes and get them, their levels get even higher.
The reverse is also true. Positive expectation + negative outcome = [...]
Storytelling that Ruins Relationships: What Stories Are You Telling About Other People?
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I love stories. I love reading them, listening to them, talking about them and creating them. But, for a long time, I used to use the stories I told about OTHER people to make me feel better. Crazy huh? Well it’s true. I was what I now call the quintessential “I’ve Got YOUR Story Straight” [...]
The Man On Top Of The Mountain Did Not Fall There…
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Well, that is pretty obvious, I guess. For everyone knows that in order to get to the top of the mountain you will have to either walk, climb, or have a helicopter drop you off. In other words, some form of action will be required from you. No action, no results. That’s all there is [...]
Captain Sullenberger: Heroes and Lessons Learned
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Bravery and humility - often at the heart of fairy tales - are qualities that can inspire all of us to be the best that we can be. And, with the doom and gloom of the economic crisis, we were primed and about ready for a miracle. People want to feel hopeful again.
Chesley B. “Sully” [...]
Success: How Big Are Your Shoes?
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One of the best coaches I ever had suggested this to me: Create an image that is bigger than you currently are and then fill those shoes. I had heard this message in probably a million different ways in my life but for some reason, when worded like that, it hit me like a ton [...]
Clutter: What’s Getting in Your Way?
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I am a firm believer that your surroundings tell a lot about the state of your business, career, finances, relationships, etc. and that the more clutter and junk you have, the less room you have to grow and the less space there is for new things to come into your life.
When clients first come to [...]
Want Success? Keep Your Foot on the Gas
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Have you ever found yourself paralyzed because you started over-thinking? Not an uncommon condition, right?
I used to think analysis was good. I thought it was getting me somewhere - until I realized it wasn’t!
Here’s why. I am not the thinker!
Case in point: I was going through a rough patch a while back, [...]
Four Ways That Inspirational Quotes Can Change Your Life
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Inspirational quotes have been one of the main reasons for the success of many people. Reading motivational and inspiring quotes on a daily basis has been reported time and again to boost a person’s motivation, and help them to take action towards what they want.
Overall, reading inspirational quotes on a regular basis can help [...]
Warning Signs that You Are Fabulous
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“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” - Marianne Williamson
There are several stages a person will likely pass through before they become truly fabulous. The following are warning signs that your fabulousness may be just around the corner.
You woke up today and [...]
Do You Live Your Life In The Same Manner You Teach Others To Live Theirs? Walk Your Talk
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It’s easy to get caught up in our daily life forgetting that, in the eyes of many, we are actually role models. Our children look to us. They notice everything. They see how we speak and act. Our behaviors impact the way they interact with others. They act as mirrors of [...]