7,912 articles on "self_improvement"

Start Conversations as Easily as You Start a Car

Start Conversations as Easily as You Start a Car by: Arlen Busenitz Starting a car is easy. Put the key in, turn it, and the car starts. Would it not be great if starting a conversation was this easy? It can beif you know how! Unfortunately, man...

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Why Some People Become Wealthy and Others Don’t

Why Some People Become Wealthy and Others Don’t by: Tim Bruxvoort Regardless of whether you watch the Oprah Winfrey show or not, the story of her success is fascinating. You can't say where she is today is the result of any special advant...

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My Career As A Hermit

My Career As A Hermit by: David Leonhardt "Work from home. Make big bucks in your pajamas." – typical work-from-home ad. Quick. What do writers, stay-at-home parents and online marketing geeks have in common? I mean, besides insanity? They are...

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Life In The Comic Zone

Loosen Up, Lighten Up, or LULU, for short. Let’s look at theremarkable, extraordinary, amazing LULU.Loose Mind: Ticket To DreamsA person in the Comic Zone has a fresh, loosened mind.Themind of the person in the Drama Zone is inflexible,fixed, and r...

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How To Quickly And Easily Stop Procrastinating And Get Motivated

How To Quickly And Easily Stop Procrastinating And Get Motivated  by: Peter Murphy Do you spend more time procrastinating than you do accomplishing? The keys to success in overcoming procrastination are to determine the reasons you lack motivati...

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CHANGES IN PERCEPTION FOLLOWING YOGA PRACTICE

Perception is sensation with added complexity due to factors such as memories and emotions. Yoga practice influences perception in three ways: (1) by increasing perceptual sensitivity, (2) by selectively `shutting out’ undesirable stimuli, and (3) ...

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The Adventure Attitude

The Adventure Attitude by: Cheryl Perlitz Of the 60,000 people who lived to be over 100 in the United States in 2002, the single most important characteristic they had in common was their ability to be positive in the face of change. They were a...

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Run Towards Fear: A Prescription for Success

Run Towards Fear: A Prescription for Success by: Dr. Leif H. SmithFear, or negative anxiety, is the modern day bubonic plague, infecting millions upon millions of people. It spreads with viral effect, and leaves behind consequences of mediocrity...

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Giving It Your Best - The William Hung American Idol Success Story

Never underestimate the power that comes from following your passion. It never ceases to amaze me what can happen when we put action to work for us and go after the things that we hold a true desire for. I'm not sure if you are familiar with th...

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How a Biscuit Taught Me a Priceless Lesson in Life

There are no two greater ironic comparisons than that of a biscuit and life. For over two decades, I'd feverishly tried to bake biscuits. Being a baking 'connoisseur,' I was quite disheartened that I could easily knead & bake home-made...

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