By Remez Sasson Most of the events of your life have been shaped by your thoughts, attitude and expectations. If your life doesn’t change and doesn’t improve, it means that you are not changing your thoughts, attitude and expectations. It is like playing the same movie in your mind, over and again, and enacting it [...]

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By David Bonham-Carter Social anxiety, also sometimes known as social phobia, is a condition in which you experience high levels of anxiety about being criticised by or judged in a negative way by others. In some surveys as many as 10% of people have been found to suffer from the condition, although it was not [...]

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By Remez Sasson Is it necessary to control anger? The answer is no! Controlling anger is not the best option. Confused? I will make this clearer. When you are angry, and you try to control the anger, one or more things might happen: You will bottle up your anger, which is very unhealthy. You will [...]

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By Remez Sasson Do you want to improve the quality of your life? Most people have a desire to improve the quality of their life, earn more money, get a better job, have a good house, or find someone to love. Some people get what they want, many others just dream about a better life, [...]

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Written by Bob Garner I’m sure that you’ve heard the old saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover;” however, according to book publishers, that is exactly what we do. Book publishers will tell you that your cover design is one of the most important decisions that you can make when creating a book. The [...]

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I have added a new page to the website, with quotes about patience. Here are a few of the quotes: A man who is a master of patience is master of everything else. George Savile You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance. Franklin P. Jones Adopt the pace [...]

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I have been wanting to blog about this topic for some time now. For the past 6 or 7 weeks, I have spent all of my “study time” immersed in the work of Tony Schwartz from The Energy Project. I am almost done his book called The Power of Full Engagement (not an affiliate link, [...]

By Andrew Leigh Seeing a project through to the end is a brilliant way to give ourselves a feeling of true achievement and satisfaction. No matter what the task, recognising that it’s finally complete helps us feel good about ourselves. What a shame then that so many of us fall short of the finishing line [...]

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Now that the Super Bowl is over, it’s time to get out of the stands and into the game of YOUR life. Now I’m all for the spirit, entertainment and release that goes along with cheering on a sports team. At the same time, I do find it odd that many people spend time following and studying the lives of other people more than they do their own. Again, catching a sporting event when it is on is all good fun; I watched the Super Bowl too (cost me money – lost a bet with my 'cheese head' editor in chief). What I’m talking about is the investment some people give to the sports and careers other people are playing and living. Think about it: What if the time you spend… reading the sports page, you read a self-improvement book? listening to sports talk radio, you listen to an instructional CD? watching ESPN or Sports Center, you watch a seminar DVD or read a book? talking about sports scores and players, you talk about your goals and plans to achieve them? playing fantasy sports, you role-play your key skills training? How would the trade of that time investment change your life scores and statistics? I’m certain it would make YOU victorious… and far happier. Oh, and let’s not leave out the non-sports fans. What if the time you spend… reading People magazine and other gossip rags, you read SUCCESS magazine? watching E! Entertainment, TMZ or Access Hollywood, you watched a seminar DVD or read a book? watching Keeping Up With the Kardashians, The Real Housewives, or Jersey Shore, you read a book about YOUR reality? talking (or gossiping) about other people’s lives and foibles, you talked about your lessons learned in life and plans for growth? How would the trade of that time investment change your life scores and statistics? I’m certain it would make you victorious, and far happier. What's the primary difference between the 5% who are wealthy and the rest of the 95% who are not? CLICK HERE TO READ ...

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By Andrew Leigh Would anyone seriously argue with the saying nobody’s perfect ? Of course not. And yet throughout the world millions of otherwise sane and intelligent people saddle themselves with a life principle that dooms them to frustration and constant disappointment – the desire to do things perfectly. You could argue that setting such [...]

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As with any personal development discussion, we have discussed many concepts and ideas that will change your habits and ultimately your behavior. None of these changes will be long last without persistence and perseverance. From Day 7 of our 7 Day Brainwash program, Brad and I share some of our thoughts on how to build [...]

The money discussion can always get a little iffy. Some people have very strong opinions about money, how it is earned and so on. In this video, Brad and I attack some of our underlying beliefs about money and the whole concept of the true nature of money. From Day 6 of our 7 Day [...]

Confidence is one of those human traits that can come and go like the weather. I know in my life I see this happen a lot with sports. One day, I will play an amazing game in basketball and feel like I’m the best player on the court. The next game, I make a few [...]

By Remez Sasson Can you improve your life? Can you achieve success? Do all the books, courses, webinars and workshops on self-improvement, personal growth and on success really help? Yes, they do help, but not always, and not all people benefit from them equally. Do you spend a lot of money on books courses and [...]

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Facing fear is certainly a topic I have discussed on more than one occasion and I am sure it will come up again. It is for a good reason though. We all need to analyze our fears and evaluate how they may be preventing us from doing things in our life. From Day 4 of [...]

Being productive is something that can be defined differently by different people. What I consider to be productive today would not have been even remotely fathomable 2 or 3 years ago. My productivity levels have never been higher but it was not always that way. Being productive requires practice and planning. From Day 3 of [...]

Moving on to Day 2 of our 2011 kick off, we talk about a huge topic in everyone’s life. Taking action. Many people “know” what they should be doing but they don’t always “do” what they know. Action is the key to achieving anything and we wanted to shed some light on the topic. From [...]

My good friend Brad and I wanted to kick off 2011 with a serious discussion about 7 of the most important ideas in our lives. Over the next 7 days, we are going to share these topics and give you our perspective. Each discussion relates to a topic in our personal development program called 7 [...]

I gave a keynote presentation this past weekend and the theme of the conference was leadership and teamwork. I was asked to share some ideas that would help kick off the conference and get people into a positive mindset. This video covers the main topic of my presentation which was all about “bringing out the [...]

In the past week I faced a few challenging days where I was basically in a rut. I could not seem to motivate myself and I found myself feeling frustrated over the tiniest little issues. It was basically a mini slump. Video 1 – My Explanation Video 2 – My Solution

There are many types of people in this world but when it comes to decision making, there are only three. Which type are you? 1. There are those who just don’t know what they want in life or simply cannot make a decision. For example Andrij, my summer student, didn’t know what he wanted [...]

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By Lisa Newton What Is a Healthy Lifestyle? According to a study by Michigan State University, a healthy lifestyle is defined by four basic criteria: Not smoking Holding weight down Eating right Exercising Of the 153,000 respondents, only 3% participated in all four of what are termed healthy lifestyle characteristics. “We have millions of people [...]

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Have you ever been guilty of pre-judging someone before getting to know them? Do you take the time to meet new people, regardless of their background, and really take an interest in their life? I have recently started doing more of this and it has been fascinating. You can really learn a lot about people [...]

I will start this off by saying that ANYONE who wants to get into business for themselves must learn very quickly to move outside of their comfort zone. When you first start to do this, any tangible action will do because you are not accustomed to being uncomfortable. Over time, your threshold for moving outside [...]

When I work with various coaching clients, I generally notice that they have a tendency to fit into one of 2 categories. They are either Spectators by nature or they are achievers by nature. What do I mean. Check out the following presentation and then decide which category you fall into. People who read this [...]

What are Worries? Expectation of failure and problems. Fears. Thoughts about what might happen if… A useless mental activity that wastes your time and energy. Negative thoughts. Low self-esteem. Negative affirmations. Why do you worry? It is a habit of the mind. Your mind is programmed to worry. You assume that certain problems cannot be [...]

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Starting June 28, John Assaraf will team with SUCCESS magazine for the six-week Entrepreneur Challenge to help would-be business owners take the next step and guide existing entrepreneurs in finding renewed inspiration. Assaraf will write twice-weekly blog posts to share the secrets of success as a business owner. Post from: SUCCESS magazine Blog People who read this also read...Sell Like John Lennon John Lennon is my real estate agent in South Beach, Miami. Seriously, that is...Assaraf: How to Craft Your Marketing Message The way you communicate with your potential customers—on your website, in your e-mails, on...Objectives Strategies and Tactics… Oh My! In my earlier video blog, I talked about the rollercoaster ride of experiences that...

Here’s a quick video I shot to help anyone realize that every problem is also an opportunity. This is a pure fact and a law of our universe. It is up to you to seek out the opportunity in a negative situation and focus your energy and attention on that positive angle. Check out the [...]

In this post, I had to get some stuff off my chest about a topic I’m sure 99.9% of the readers will have some experience with… worrying about what people think of you. We’ve all done it at some point and to a degree, it is a very natural thing to do. The problem occurs when [...]

I put this video together after a few conversations with friends about the idea of good habits versus bad habits. I know there are many personal development and self improvement books and systems that talk about habit creation. I have heard that habits can be created in as few as 26 day. I have also [...]

Everybody has bad habits. Everybody. Now, granted, some people have less than others and some people’s bad habits are more grating than others, but we all have them. Some we know we possess and others we don’t. Post from: SUCCESS magazine Blog People who read this also read...Back to Boot Camp Whenever you are going to make a major change and begin to undergo a...Part 7: GIVE what you WANT Review:INTRO, GETTING READY & PARTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 On your...The Best Results ALWAYS Occur One Step Past Where Most People Give Up I just got back from the gym about 30 minutes ago, and I...

One of the most defining behaviors of consistent high performers that we study such as Gary Kelly, president and CEO of Southwest Airlines, is internal drive. I know that may not surprise you, but let me tell you how critical it is. On our proprietary executive assessment tool, Gary’s self-assessment and his 360-degree assessments were above the 90th percentile, which means he is well above average on his need to accomplish tasks, to go above and beyond, and to spend his time wisely. Post from: SUCCESS magazine Blog People who read this also read...The Five Laws of Personal Constraints by Guest Blogger Flip Flippen The Five Laws of Personal Constraints by Guest Blogger Flip Flippen There’s a reason...Flip Flippen: Separate Great Leaders from Typical Leaders There I sat, listening to...

At a British Columbia leadership conference at which I recently spoke, former United Nations Ambassador Alan Keyes gave a brilliant speech and challenged the audience with this idea: the only way people, businesses, organizations, and even countries make a lasting impact is by operating from core values and bedrock principles. This got me to thinking about [...] Post from: SUCCESS magazine Blog People who read this also read...How to Guarantee a GREAT Day, Every Day Every Monday morning I have a standing radio interview I enjoy very much. But...Become the Leader You Were Meant to Be When it came time for Robin Sharma to carve out a life for himself,...Don’t Let Conflict Keep You from Success Anytime you are making ground and moving toward success, there will inevitably be the...