Some changes are forced upon people by circumstances beyond their control, others occur because of life events or through choice. This page identifies skills you need to enable you to set goals and to enable personal empowerment. These skills can help you to make relevant, positive and effective choices and decisions for your future. Personal […]
A Theory of Personal Development Read Post »
In a meeting with the successful entrepreneur of a multibillion dollar company, I had the chance to ask the question: What is one quality which you believe has contributed to your great success? And he promptly replied, ”The ability to be resilient.” He further added that it is also the one significant quality which he […]
In business, transformational leadership is often the best leadership style to use. However, no one style of leadership fits all situations, so it helps to have an understanding of other styles. Common leadership styles include: Autocratic leadership. Bureaucratic leadership. Charismatic leadership. Democratic/participative leadership. Laissez-faire leadership. People/relations-oriented leadership. Servant leadership. Task-oriented leadership. Transactional leadership. Transformational leadership. […]
How do you motivate yourself to get back on track, deal with setbacks, or lift yourself up? Motivation is a renewable resource if you know how. There are lots of ways to motivate you, and the simpler, the better. In his book, Vision: Your Pathway to Victory, I like how Gordon D’Angelo said we should motivate […]
Motivating Yourself the Simple Way Read Post »
If you had a choice between being happy or not which one would it be? I am sure you’re saying to yourself “Hey! That sure is a silly thing to ask”. I do however think it’s a valid question, so I hope you’ll take a second to ponder it. If I had to guess I […]
Force positive thoughts Read Post »
How do you define a successful life? Is it by how much money or stuff you have amassed, or is it by the legacy you leave behind? All too often we equate a successful life with material possessions. Yet, there are millions of people out there who lead successful, fulfilled lives who may be of […]
Qualities for a Successful Life Read Post »
Life offers many tough challenges and perhaps one of the toughest is to stay motivated. Many times, even the most motivated of us tend to slack somewhere. So how do you stay motivated forever without giving yourself that excuse to not do so? Here are five effective ways that will help you stay motivated forever. 1. […]
Stay Motivated Forever Read Post »
Not many people know that personal development helps achieve life success. Personal development gives you the skills that you need in order to improve your life in general. It also helps you become a better person as you live by it each day. It makes you more calm, relax, and self-fulfilled. Personal development inspires you […]
Personal Development Goals, Positivity, And Life Improvement Read Post »
Here you will learn why it is so useful to follow a personal development plan (PDP). You will also study three guidelines that illustrate a general personal development plan template. Once you’ve assimilated the information in this section, you will be able to move on to additional articles in the series that provide examples of […]
Personal Development Plan Read Post »
The Buddha once claimed that desire creates suffering. On the surface this seems to make sense. You feel pain when you don’t get what you want. The solution, in Buddhism, is to cease desiring things and therefore your suffering will end. Somehow, that doesn’t feel right. Sure, desire may create pain, but doesn’t it also […]
How to Not Want Things and Still Be Happy Read Post »
Every once in awhile I get an email from someone who is starting a new blog. This person is enthusiastic to get started and is hoping to become the next Darren Rowse or Steve Pavlina. In sending a few emails back and forth, however, I find that almost everyone underestimates how long it will take. […]
Be Ambitious With Goals, Not Deadlines Read Post »