'Avoiding the Dangers of Positive Thinking' - Beyond Positive Thinking Blog Post - March 21, 2007

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Beyond Positive Thinking blog post is entitled, "Avoiding the Dangers of Positive Thinking." [blog]

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The blog post says, "Although I am a great believer in the power of positive thinking I also realise the dangers and pitfalls of this approach.

If you have ever tried to kid yourself that everything will be ok and glossed over certain issues because you wanted to avoid them, or did not know how to deal with them… then your positive thinking as in fact hindered you and not helped you." Read Complete Post

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'How to Appreciate Workplace Conflict' - Tammy Lenski's Blog Post - March 21, 2007

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Tammy Lenski's blog post is entitled, "How to Appreciate Workplace Conflict." [blog]

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Lenski says, "You choose how you view conflict.

Why not choose the view that engages people, fosters creativity, and builds synergy?

Why not choose the fruit instead of the peel?" Read Complete Post

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'Entrepreneurs Are Risk Takers' - Denise Grier's Blog POst - March 21, 2007

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Denise Grier's blog post is entitled, "Entrepreneurs Are Risk Takers. " [blog]

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Grier says, "There are many characteristics that define an entrepreneur.

Ambition would be at the top of my list, with perseverance running a close second.

But the one common denominator shared by entrepreneurs is the capacity to take risk." Read Complete Post

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'Daily Affirmation - Attitude' - Think Positive Blog Post - March 21, 2007

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Think Positive blog post is entitled, "Daily Affirmation - Attitude." [blog]

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The blog post says to repeat this affirmation - I smile at everyone I meet today - throughout the whole day. Read Complete Post

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'Is the Elite Retreat Internet Heaven Or The Leading Edge?' - Edward Mills Blog Post - March 21, 2007

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Edward Mills' blog post is entitled, "'Is the Elite Retreat Internet Heaven Or The Leading Edge?" [blog]

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Mills says, "Having the chance to meet and chat with a few of the Elite Retreat instructors on Sunday confirmed my belief that we are on the leading edge of thought.

It also got me thinking about the qualities that are often present at the Leading Edge." Read Complete Post

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'Calling People Names Is Bad… Not Being Able To Handle Being Called Names Is Worse' - Dr. Laura's Blog Post - March 21, 2007

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Dr. Laura's blog post is entitled, "'Calling People Names Is Bad… Not Being Able To Handle Being Called Names Is Worse." [blog]

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Dr. Laura says, "I think if you’re not going to stand by what you’re saying, then it isn’t worth reading or hearing about.

If you’re that cowardly, your opinion is meaningless, or should be held such, by reasonable people." Read Complete Post

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'Eat Your Way to Success' - Curt Rosengren's Blog Post - March 21, 2007

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Curt Rosengren's blog post is entitled, "Eat Your Way to Success." [blog]

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Rosengren says, "I've gotten better since then (though there's still plenty of room for improvement), and I notice a big difference when my diet is on track vs. when it falls back into the junk rut.

The healthier my food habits, the more energy I have to put into creating the results I want." Read Complete Post

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'Practice the ABC Method' - Brian Tracy's Blog Article - March 21, 2007

Brian Tracy's blog article is reprinted here.

PRACTIVE THE ABC METHOD “The first law of success is concentration - to bend all the energies to one point, and to go directly to that point, looking neither to the right or to the left.” --William Mathews

The more thought you invest in planning and setting priorities before you begin, the more important things you will do and the faster you will get them done once you get started. The more important and valuable the task is to you, the more you will be motivated to overcome procrastination and launch yourself into the job. A Simple and Powerful Technique The ABC Method is a powerful priority setting technique that you can use every single day. This technique is so simple and effective that it can, all by itself, make you one of the most efficient and effective people in your field. The power of this technique lies in its simplicity. Here’s how it works: You start with a list of everything you have to do for the coming day. Think on paper. You then place an A, B or C before each item on your list before you begin the first task. Determine Your Top Priorities An "A" item is defined as something that is very important. This is something that you must do. This is a task for which there can be serious consequences if you do it or fail to do it, like visiting a key customer or finishing a report for your boss that she needs for an upcoming board meeting. These are the frogs of your life. If you have more than one "A" task, you prioritize these tasks by writing A-1, A-2, A-3, and so on in front of each item. Your A-1 task is your biggest, ugliest frog of all. Decide on Your Secondary Tasks A "B" item is defined as a task that you should do. But it only has mild consequences. These are the tadpoles of your work life. This means that someone may be unhappy or inconvenienced if you don't do it, but it is nowhere as important as an "A" task. Returning an unimportant telephone message or reviewing your email would be a "B" task. The rule is that you should never do a "B" task when there is an "A" task left undone. You should never be distracted by a tadpole when there is a big frog sitting there waiting to be eaten. Analyze the Consequences of Doing It A "C" task is defined as something that would be nice to do, but for which there are no consequences at all, whether you do it or not. "C" tasks include phoning a friend, having coffee or lunch with a coworker or completing some personal business during work hours. This sort of activity has no affect at all on your work life. After you have applied the ABC Method to your list, you will now be completely organized and ready to get more important things done faster. Start on Your A-1 Task The key to making this ABC Method work is for you to now discipline yourself to start immediately on your "A-1" task and then stay at it until it is complete. Use your willpower to get going and stay going on this one job, the most important single task you could possibly be doing. Eat the whole frog and don’t stop until its finished completely. Your ability to think through, analyze your work list and determine your "A-1" task is the springboard to higher levels of accomplishment, and greater self-esteem, self-respect and personal pride. When you develop the habit of concentrating on your "A-1," most important activity, you will start getting more done than any two or three people around you. Action Exercises Review you work list right now and put an A, B, or C next to each task or activity. Select your A-1 job or project and begin on it immediately. Discipline yourself to do nothing else until this one job is complete. Practice this ABC Method every day and on every work or project list, before you begin work, for the next month. By that time, you will have developed the habit of setting and working on your highest priority tasks and your future will be assured!

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'Make The World a Better place through Ethical Business' - Arvind Devalia's Blog Post - March 21, 2007

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Arvind Devalia's blog post is entitled, "'Make The World a Better place through Ethical Business." [blog]

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Devalia interviews Paul Allen on his book "Your Ethical Business." Read Complete Post

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'How To Get Up Early and Avoid Sleep Debt' - Alec Gullon's Blog Post - March 20, 2007

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Alec Gullon's blog post is entitled, "How To Get Up Early and Avoid Sleep Debt." [blog]

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Gullon says, "If you want to create the habit of rising early in the morning, then one thing you have to avoid at all costs is incurring a large amount of sleep debt." Read Complete Post

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'Life Depression by Playing Mind Tricks' - Evelyn Grazini's Blog Post - March 20, 2007

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Evelyn Grazini's blog post is entitled, "Life Depression by Playing Mind Tricks." [blog]

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Grazini says, "There are several ways to cope with depression.

These include Hypnosis, Acupuncture, longer Meditation, Exercise, and maybe a little wine with dinner (or is that just me? LOL!)." Read Complete Post

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'Feeling Out Of Control' - De Fletcher's Blog Post - March 20, 2007

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De Fletcher's blog post is entitled, "Feeling Out Of Control." [blog]

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Fletcher says, "Ever have one of those days where you just feel so far outside your comfort zone that you're scared?

Makes you feel like you're kind of dumb?

Situations like a first date, speaking in front of a group of people, or starting a new job can bring these kind of feelings real fast." Read Complete Post

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