Are We Having Fun Yet?
by Jim M. Allen.Many years ago, while serving in the U.S. Air Force, I was lucky enough to work for a commander, Lieutenant Colonel Mike Danielle, who first introduced me to an idea that I have since adopted as one of my primary 'operating principles.' The idea? Sim...
Good Grief, I Learned a Lot, Charlie Brown!
by Jim M. Allen.For 50 years the daily comic strip 'Peanuts'entertained millions of readers. Every day, theadventures of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus andthe whole gang provided many laugh-out-loudmoments while at the same time offering a dailyinspiration and lessons...
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Perfect Delays
by Judy Jernudd."Winning communicators don't strive for perfection, they strive for connection." Cheers and elation bubbled throughout the room after our presentation skills workshop. Five executives from various professions had successfully made stellar leaps in en...
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Having What We Believe...The Power Of Affirmations
by Lois R. Thompson.There's been a great volume of work written on the simple power of belief. The person who thinks he can, versus the person who thinks he can't. The person who thinks he Can, has the tendency to succeed, thereby fulfilling his expectation. The same is...
Discovering Your Truth
by Francoise Rapp.You've heard it said that we create our own realities. Whatever your inner state-of-mind or emotional condition, you will see it reflected in the situations and people surrounding you. If this is so, then how do you determine what the truth is versus...
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Positive Energy Sources
by Myrtis Smith.Reprint article in print or via the Internet with these requirements: => Keep article intact => Include byline with active link => Please send a courtesy copy of newsletter or URL to coaching@premeditatedlife.com => Ask for changes you'd like made to...
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Turning NMA to PMA
by Lisa Van Den Berg.I recently re-read the amazing book by Napoleon Hill and W. Clement Stone entitled 'Success through a Positive Mental Attitude'. WOW, what an eye-opener.Napoleon Hill's books are legendary in their message and this one is no exception and W. Clement ...
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Changing Your Mind!
by Lisa Van Den Berg.I wonder what it is that sparks the first interest in wanting to improve your life?All through your Life you plod along, going with the flow, and then one day it suddenly doesn't seem 'enough' any more.The catalyst can be anything from a "Final Notic...
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Spring is Sprung
by Wendy Hearn.Spring is here! It's traditionally a time for spring cleaning, getting rid of the old and making way for the new. "What's that got to do with my business?" you may be wondering? Well, actually rather a lot. Now is a great time for you to spring clean...
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Are You Fine or Fantastic?
by Martin Avis.It takes a small child to make us see sense sometimes.My 7-year old daughter loves school and on the daysthat I collect her, I always greet her with,"Hi Charlotte, how are you?"And nine times out of ten she answers,"Hi Daddy, I'm brilliant!"It is imp...
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Turn The Light On and Darkness Flees
by Lisa Van Dne Berg.I learnt the most amazing lesson the other day.Once again, in my research I came across a wonderful tape package of Wayne Dyer's latest book. It's called'There is a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem'What a wonderful piece of work! Truly inspiration...
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Speaking from the Heart
by Lee Wise.SPEAKING FROM THE HEART(?Lee Wise 2002)I'm sitting in chapel listening to an older man speak.He's a seasoned pastor. The kind you would like tobe by your bedside shortly after the doctor has informed you that your time on earth is limited.Very limite...
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The Big One is Coming
by Cathy Goodwin, Ph.d..When I asked my readers, "What's on your mind?" the greatest response came from readers who asked, "How do I leave a job, whether it's my decision or someone else's?"Gwendolyn Parker, author of Trespassing, asked for seven months of severance when sh...
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The Heat of Desire
by Susan James."Although I took to New York straight away I was reallylonely. I would take whatever I could in a taxi-cab to wher-ever I was going to next. I'd take a big breath, grit my teeth,blink back my tears and say, 'I'm gonna do it- I have to do itbecause th...
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Focus - The Winners Adventage
by Peter Sinclair.A scientist marveled at how a seemingly harmlessmagnifying glass could create such intense heat, whenthe suns rays passed through its glassy surface. He asked the magnifying glass, 'How can you do what you do? You have this incredible ability of tapp...
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Look for the win, win!
by Josh Hinds.I'm absolutely convinced that if we look hard enough at any given situation we can identify a win, win situation in it. "So what's the big deal about win, win" you ask? Admittedly, I know a lot of people (many are friends of mine) that go day to day ...
Motivators... Catch Folks Doing It Right
by Josh Hinds.Do you know one of the best ways to motivate other people and get them involved? Here's a clue... It's not always as simple as quoting a passage from a motivational book or threatening to fire someone, or screaming at the top of your lungs about how ...
With Passion, Everyday?
by Julie Jordan Scott."Well, you learn something new everyday." said Mrs. Parker, the neighborhood matriarch. She was looking vacantly out her domain, otherwise known as our neighborhood. She sounded lackadaisical: surelynot intrigued by the process. Lily scrunched her no...
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Hey, Me! Get Out of My Way
by David Stoddard.How often it is we give up wanting to do something evenbefore we give ourselves an honest chance of succeeding.Perhaps, we begin writing our autobiography. We get thetable of contents and the introduction written, then welet it sit because we don't t...
Overcoming Obstacles, and Never Quit!
by Craig Lock.A collection of thoughts and quotations compiled by Craig Lock(in 1994), that have inspired him in his quest and "mission"."What you ARE is as important as what you do.""Who you are speaks so loudly I can't hear what you're saying."- Ralph Waldo Emer...
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Are You Suffering From.... Paralysis Of Analysis?
by Livvie Matthews.Symptom: You want to be a writer, you've written several articles, but just n-o-t- quite the way you want them. It needs a little more....Symptom: You want to start a web site, you have finished designing the layout, but just n-o-t quite ready to pub...
How To Find Your Real Self Again
by Kathy Gates.On the surface it seems an odd idea that you couldactually be anything other than who you really are. Butfrom the time we can talk, we're being programmed to"fit in". We find ourselves conforming in order toplease the people we love, and who love us....
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