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Sports HereticContrary to what cliche-crazed sports announcers would like people to believe, most great quarterbacks are not blessed with equally great intelligence. Joe Montana and Johnny Unitas were probably the two greatest quarterbacks of all time, and, to put it gently, neither of them were ever mistaken for Rhodes Scholars. The Brain: A Work in ProgressRestak's main point is that regardless of how much of success is due to genetics and how much is due to practice, the level of success one achieves is based on the plasticity of the brain.In other words, my brain’s plasticity made it possible for me to transform my view of the world. It was a cerebral transformation that made it possible for me to recognize that there is more to life than girls, booze, and playing poker. The Desire to AcquireThe Time authors asked, "Why are some people born with a fire in the belly, while others ... need something to get their pilot light lit? And why do others never get the flame of ambition going?" The Infrastructure of LifeUniversal principles are omniscient and omnipotent. Whether they are omnibenevolent is subject to debate and beyond the scope of this article. My focus here is on the importance of living your life in harmony with universal principles as the only possible way to retain your sanity in an increasingly insane world Four Simple Mind Power TechniquesMind power techniques, from the famous "pupil trick," to techniques for motivating yourself. How To Discover Your Purpose In 15 Minutes"Who am I, why am I here?" That basic question has been asked by every thinking person since the dawn of time. It is interesting to note that every philosopher and famous person who has ever uttered their opinion on the purpose of life all seem to reach the same conclusion: The true purpose of life is to be happy. How To Change Your Life By Overcoming Your FearsFear is the great barrier to success. "What if I fail?"; "What if I fall?"; "What if I lose?" Take away fear and all that is left is opportunity. Fear is a blessing and a curse. Having a healthy fear of Crocs is a good thing if you’re thinking about diving into some remote billabong, but it can destroy your life if it keeps you from achieving success. The Power Of Your Primary CircleOk, is there anyone reading this article who hasn't been told that "you are judged by the friends you keep" at some point in their life? Probably not and the reason is: It's true. Hang with a gang of thieves and the world will assume that you are a thief. How to ThinkMy thinking has always been provoked by means of counteraction to my attempts to become a part of the system, society and world. When the situations began pouring out in order to tumble down all my plans and dreams, then my ordinary question arose – why things did not happen the way I wanted them to happen, the way I have already planed them. The doubt to the direction and going of my whole life emerged. There was no answer to this question but I had to know why. Working to Live or Living to Work?Life has become so expensive that people has decided to take on two or even three jobs so they can cover their needs and their family's. They really don't know if they are working to live or living to work. Have you seen or experienced that? How to Gain Mastery Over Fear of FailureDo you find yourself floundering about aimlessly in life? Do you feel as if you cannot seem to achieve happiness, no matter how hard you try? You may not realize it, but your failure to reach your dreams may be caused by your own fear - most likely, a fear of failure. That's right; you might actually be keeping yourself down and standing in your own way of success. Give Me an Answer Not an ExcuseMost people give excuses that sound like this...Well, you know the reason I can’t do this is because I was born here, or because I have an accent, because my mom and dad did this, or I came from this neighborhood. (Blah - Blah - Blah - Complete Waste of Words). How Do You Use Honey?Words are powerful, but often taken so lightly and used so carelessly. I watch people use a lot of words, yet say nothing. I enjoy finding the meaning of words (both new and current). How you use honey is a challenge to get to the heart of the true meaning of your word choices and motives in day-to-day conversations. Intuition to the Emotional RescueMy family and I were supposed to take a trip by car out to California (from Minnesota). We were all set to go for two weeks, when, the day before we were supposed to leave, my husband's vehicle started having problems. So he took it into the dealership to have it looked at. The dealership told him his transmission was going out and that it would cost us $4800 to fix. We were shocked because the vehicle did not have that many miles on it. Finding Mentors in Your MemoryTraditional mentoring strategies may be limiting in some cases. Contrary to popular belief and practice, we don't have to meet or have a conversation with our mentor in order to benefit from their guidance. In fact, our mentors don't even have to be alive. Some simple questions can help us "mentor ourselves." So What Do You Value?Some like to be famous. Maybe not when you ask them point-blank; it might be embarrassing to express it. And why, you may ask, what is the purpose of being famous? And now that you know this, how will it influence your focus? Or how will these other values influence your decisions? Defeat Resistance with PersistenceThe only way to conquer adversity, resistance or a particular problem is to stand up to it, plan a way to overcome it and follow that plan with steel resolve until the desired outcome has transpired. An Up Close Demonstration on the Destructive Power of WordsEmotional scars can be much more damaging than physical. Mental wounds can and do inflict tremendous amounts of pain over a lifetime. Even though she probably doesn't realize it, this woman is crippling her sons drive, desire and motivation. Your Mind Is Not Your FriendBeliefs are nothing more than decisions you made about an experience you had. They may or may not be true. What is true is that what you believe affects how you act and what your experience will be. Change what you believe and you will open the door to the success you desire in any area of your life. Self-Improvement - Something For Everyone (Part 2)Just about everyone in the world can think of something they want to improve about themselves. With some people they may want to achieve more than one improvement. The best way to approach this is to make a list of what is most important to you. It could be something as simple as reading a book to help you improve the work you do or making time for yourself to indulge in reading of your favorite pastime. Once you commit your deepest desires about improving yourself to paper, it seems more attainable. Self-Improvement - Something For Everyone (Part 1)Self-improvement is something that every person in the world yearns for. It has nothing to do with where you live, your age, occupation or your income. Yes, it is true that many people spend a small fortune each year on trying to improve themselves by hiring life coaches and personal trainers. However, there are many ways you can indulge in self-improvement without going to any extra expense. You are Too Busy to Move That Fast -- Why Going Slower May Get You Far Greater ResultsWe are all busy and everything may be telling us to move faster and get on with out tasks at hand. But it is important to remind ourselves (and others) the benefit of slowing down. Personality Type: A Powerful Tool for Improving Your RelationshipUnderstand your partner and improve your communication with the simple system of personality type. Find out where your differences lie, and how to use them to create a stronger relationship. The Art of FavouritismWe'd better stick to the pros of everything. Save favouritism for a time more appropriate... The Will with the Skill along for the Thrill!What makes a man? There is a difference between men and a real man. One must consider that just because someone is in a man's body does not mean they are a real man. A true man has strength of character and the human spirit; let's call it will. But having the will to achieve and the strength of character to press on and persevere is nothing without the skill or intellect to do it. Without those two things it does not matter if the entity is in a man's body for he is not a man in the true sense of what is to be a man. Coding Up Your Self Improvement ProgramI'll admit that I'm a software developer and that I spend up to 9 hours a day in front of a computer terminal, but I don't think that it necessarily precludes me from the arena of self improvement. In fact, I have been trying to find ways in helping me to attain my full potential for a while now. And I also use software development methodologies as an aid! Go Mental With CounselingIsn't it ironic, the more developed we are, the more complex life has become? You'd think that all the amenities, gadgets and gizmos around you would make life simple, sweet and pleasing. Perhaps somewhere along the way, we forgot to relax or overstepped the line. Whatever the reason, the world we live in today is complex, busy and confusing. How To Cope With Growth And ChangeIt has been said that change is the only constant in life. Change is taking place everywhere around us, all the time and it consists of three stages. A basic understanding of the three stages of adaptation that move us through change will boost your ability to find meaningful support for each aspect of your life through appropriate feedback, support or adjustment. Energy Point #1: The First Key to Secure Your EnergyThe first Energy Point can be found in your body at the base of your spine. This is the area where we house all of our ‘family’ and ‘security’ energy. It is literally about being supported in life. Energy Point #1: The First Key to Secure Your EnergyThe first Energy Point can be found in your body at the base of your spine. This is the area where we house all of our ‘family’ and ‘security’ energy. It is literally about being supported in life.Records: 31-60 from 758