Welcome to Michael's Article Collection

Igniting Self-Expression: Open Space Technology

Judith Richardson, MA, of Pono Consultants International and Emergent feminine, thrives on working with groups, and she exercises this passion in forums ranging from the chairing of formal Board meetings to efficient and effective staff meetings to the facilitation of creative discovery sessions for hundreds of people, to the hosting of deep, intimate conversation circles. As a caring, passion. . .

How to Sell a Feeling

To be totally in tune with the needs of your customers or prospective customers you have to listen to them. Listen to them – it sounds easy enough to do but not everybody gets it right. What you must always bear in mind when you are selling something is that you are not selling an item or object – you are selling a feeling.I was taught this particular lesson whilst working for a friend who was . . .

Does Your Life Lack Meaning?

Vera sought out counseling with me because her doctor advised her to discover the emotional causes of her chronic fatigue. Vera, a successful stockbroker, was in a loving 18-year marriage. On the surface, everything in her life was fine. She had enough money, friends, and a good relationship. Yet Vera awoke each morning battling fatigue and depression. David sought my help because of chronic fe. . .

7 Unique Ways To Make Someone Smile

Do you want to put a smile on someone's face? Maybe make their day a little bit brighter? It doesn't have to take much time or money on your part. In fact, many things can be done as a part of your normal routine and cost little or nothing. You won't know how many people are encouraged by your kindness because smiles are contagious. Try out one or more of these 7 ways today to put smiles on. . .

Terrorism In The Home

On September 11, 2001, our nation was forever changed. We were brutally attacked. Thousands of people lost their lives at The World Trade Center, The Pentagon, and in Pennsylvania. These attacks created fear in homes all across the world. We pulled together as a country and grieved the loss of thousands of innocent lives. No one was left untouched by the events of that tragic day. Terror b. . .

Success Secrets - Achieving Ultimate Success

I hope you're having an AWESOME week!Let me first say that Lou & I really enjoy getting all the feedback and suggestions from you. It's fantastic stuff.Onward.Last night I was cleaning up my office, and going through some notes I had taken when I met with my business mentor in New York last week, and I came across a powerful quote.This quote is actually very simple to understand, but literally . . .

Want a Life Coach, But Can't Afford It? The Top Five Opti...

Everyone needs support in life. No matter who you are, what you do, how much money you have or don’t have. No one does this thing called life alone. In developing a coaching business, one thing became very evident. If you wanted to make the “big bucks,” you had to go after target markets that could pay the price. You needed to attract clients who understood the value of having their own persona. . .

Who Is More Likely To Be Happy?

Here’s a multiple choice question for you. Who is more likely to be happy?(a) Someone who lays awake for an hour or so at night, replaying the day in their mind and agonising over what could have been, and what should have been.“If only I’d said this...”“How dare they do that...”“Next time...”“If only...”or(b) The person who spends five minutes before bed feeling gratitude for all the good in t. . .

Gain Self Confidence

Have you ever thought, “If I just had more self-confidence, if I was just more sure of myself and my abilities, I know I could be successful?” Discover how to replace your fears and doubts with a powerful self-confidence that will allow you to achieve your dreams and goals! An excellent way to feed the mind with material for positive thinking is to commit to memory some of the sayings of great . . .

Handling Rejection

Everybody suffers rejection at some time or another in their life. The first step in handling rejection is to recognise that rejection is a necessary part of our private and professional lives. No success is achievable without encountering rejection of some form along the way. It encourages us to hone our skills.Let me use an example. Imagine that you are the author of a novel. In order to get . . .

Learn Spanish - Ten Reasons Why

Why learn Spanish? Almost five years ago I met the most wonderful woman in my life in Ecuador. I'm not sure we'd be married today if I hadn't learned a little of the language before going there. Finding true love is not the only reason to learn Spanish, though. Here are ten more.1. To understand better. Like it or not, you'll hear as much Spanish as English at the Miami airport, and in many oth. . .

Be Healthier and More Productive with Positive Habits

The Power of Positive HabitsDid you know that habits are incredibly powerful tools for personal growth and success? Think about the habits you have now and how they affect virtually every aspect of your life. Your weight and health are determined by your eating habits. Your relationships with people are determined by your social habits. Your success at work is determined by your work habits. Yo. . .

MORAL ARMOR'S Irrational Parenting, Part IV

Imposing Their Future. In contradiction to parents who try to force children down a certain path, individual purpose must be a product of cognition, if it is to sustain the spiritual health of the entity to choose it. Even if the choice is wrong, the individual learns the process of selecting self-generated interests, which has countless daily and lifelong applications. It shows him how to valu. . .

The Art of Thankfulness

With Thanksgiving approaching, I thought it would be especially appropriate to discuss a defining characteristic of successful people that I've met worldwide. I've found that successful and joyous people are usually very skilled at counting their blessings. They focus on what's right about their life instead of what's wrong. Why is this important? It goes back to the incredibly simple but und. . .

4 Barriers to Overcome for Growth

As we begin a new year, it's natural to reflect a bit on what we really want out of the next 12 months. Have you made some resolutions? Have you decided to get in shape? Go for a promotion? Quit smoking? Get your finances in order? Spend more time with your family? All of the above? Whatever your resolutions are, they all boil down to one thing- you want GROWTH! Congratulations! You've ta. . .

The Default Setting

In the coaching relationships I have with our clients, the major problem I see is that individuals end up in the same place - over and over and over again. They mean to save money and build wealth, only to end up (again) with “too much month at the end of the money.” They’ve lost the same 15 pounds 8 times in the last decade. They quit one job only to end up doing the exact same job with the. . .

The Big Key to Freedom

When our clients are exposed to our company, they are often impressed with how we really stress the concept of Freedom - and well they should be. Our central core value is Freedom, our web address is deliverfreedom.com, heck- it’s the name of our company! At the same time I see that the vast majority of individuals I meet do not have the kind of professional or personal Freedom they really d. . .

Change Your Focus and Change Your Results

In his all-time bestselling record The Strangest Secret, author Earl Nightingale made one of the most profound observations of the 20th century. He said:“You become what you think about all day long.”Brian Tracy, in his incredible book Maximum Achievement, explains the “Law of Concentration”, which states that “What you dwell upon grows.” What both Nightingale and Tracy are talking about is th. . .

Everyone's Favorite Subject

I believe that everyone reading this newsletter understands that no matter what business you are in- Real Estate, Financial Services, Teaching, Auto Sales any other profession, we are all in the PEOPLE BUSINESS. It’s been said that fully 85% of your success in life is directly related to your ability to effectively work with people. So I wanted to pass on a little tip that will make all your. . .

Reading-The Best 15 Minutes You'll Ever Invest

I recently was made aware of two comparative statistics that I thought you might find extremely valuable. I learned that the average American reads less than 2 books per year- one and a half to be exact, with almost two thirds of those going unfinished. On the whole, Americans have lost the habit of reading good books.There is a notable exception, however. CEO’s of Fortune 500 companies read. . .

Average Sucks!

The very first "motivational speaker" I heard as an adult was a gentleman named Mort Utley. I experienced his speech in May of 1989 in Nashville, Tennessee, at the end of a week of Sales School with the Southwestern Company. I was 19 years old and had just finished my freshman year at the University of Wisconsin, and Mr. Utley's speech was the final component of my formal training to sell edu. . .

Subconscious

The subconscious is a scarey thing to comtemplate for some people. We have been taught that it is a dark place that keeps deep dark secrets about ourselves that could destroy our peace of mind at the very least, and our lives at the very worst. And quite possibly it does. But, that is not its only function. I think of it as a vast library full of books that has all my memories in it. It is not . . .

Choose To Integrate Body, Mind & Soul

Our bodies were made in such a way that everything is integrated. The mind appears to control everything. When something happens to the body whether good or bad, it registers in the brain and the brain then dictates the bodies response. Scientists has found that it also works that way within the body. Biofeedback has shown that the mind can direct the immune system to fight various infectio. . .

Desperate Housewife No More- 8 Ways To Take Back Your Life

Do you feel that you are living someone else’s life? Do you want to feel good and positive about yourself and your life? These 8 simple steps will help you to break free of what is causing distress in your life.Change Your Approach to Life.What is controlling your life right now? Are you controlled by your emotions, by your past experiences, or by your thoughts? The way you approach life is the. . .

3 Things to Look For In A Movie That Can Change Your Life

If you want to be happier and you also love movies, this article will teach you how to use their lessons to change your life. To achieve this, you must look for three things in every movie you watch. If the movie has all three, it can be a rich, meaningful experience that can change your life while you’re also having fun. Here’s what to look for: 1. Does this movie inspire you? Great mentors m. . .

Joy Is the Juice

“If you work for money, you are no better than a slave. If you do anything you don’t enjoy in life, you are no better than a slave!”Wow! Strong words from my first spiritual teacher. Michio Kushi was my adopted second father, so his pronouncement hit home. When he first expressed his view, I was upset. When he repeated his perspective at every opportunity, I got angry. Angrier and angrier each . . .

Eliminating Mental Clutter...The Key To Better Productivi...

I am a very busy gal. I have a successful marriage. I have two active young teen age boys. I run a successful business (both on and off of the internet). My home is always presentable. My laundry is always done. And I strive to live a stress free life as well.I have been called a “super woman” by my friends. They do not understand how I can accomplish so much, and yet always seem to be so relax. . .

The Psychology Of Success

Everybody has a dream. A fantasy, if you like. Usually it takes the form of something we would like to have, or something we would like to happen to us. How we respond to this dream will decide whether we are successful, or whether we remain as we are. We could continue to dream and say 'If only...', knowing that we will never see our dream come true. In this case our dream becomes a SUBSTITUTE. . .

The Danger Of Negative Thinking

As you have shown an interest in starting a business of your own it would be safe to assume that you want to change your life. You want more money - more control over your life - more respect. But just as we each have a dream, we also have a reality. Unfortunately for most people, the reality bears no similarity whatsoever to the dream. In many cases, the dream exists as an escape from the real. . .

8 Ways To Get Off The Success-Go-Round And Have A Consist...

Are you consistently chasing success? Once you achieve it, do you desperately try to continue the pattern of making it happen again? Isn't it time you got off the success-go-round? Here are 8 tips to help you make the transition from inconsistency to steady flow of success.1. Know Your Core Values.What do your truly value in your life? If you're struggling to come up with an answer, then maybe . . .

Mental Toughness For Modern Life

Have you ever wondered how would survive in a hostage situation? Being captured and held as a hostage by terrorists? What would give you the will to survive and stay alive?Make a mental list of memories, loved ones, beliefs, techniques that would keep you alive if taken hostage or a prisoner of war. In today’s uncertain world there is a reasonable chance that someone we know will be one or two . . .

How To Pass Exams

In modern society passing educational examinations becomes an increasingly important and essential means to a better job and improved living standards. The structure and nature of all examinations are things we cannot change to suit ourselves. Hence we need to find ways of dealing effectively with them - ways of making their systems and requirements actually work for us. There are ways of doing. . .

Achieve Anything, One Step at a Time

No matter how ambitious your goal, you CAN achieve it. You do it by taking one little step at a time. Here are a few tips to help you:1. Visualize Your Goal: The first step is to create a mental picture of your goal. Get very clear on what you want. Are you gaining a new skill? Hitting a new revenue goal? Landing a new important client? See and feel it.2. Define Your Goal: Be very precise and w. . .

Lessons Of A Jedi Master And A Maori Seer

We all know that the power of our beliefs shape our lives. They shape what we do and ultimately achieve. Your beliefs are not obvious. Yet they influence what you like and dislike. They make you laugh or cry. They can create heaven and hell on earth. They determine ultimately what you think is possible or impossible.Here are two stories that show the power of belief. The first one is from the m. . .

6 Simple Steps to Goal Setting

Whether you are trying to revamp your life or complete a simple term paper, goal setting is a critical element in helping you succeed at whatever task you decide to accomplish! How To Set Goals - 6 Simple Steps 1. Decide What You Want - This is the easy part !2. Define What You Want - Go into detail, be clear and specific. 3. Write It Down - This is one of the most important steps to reaching. . .

Life Balance Coaching: Balance Work and Life Like a Pro

“Circumstances are the rulers of the weak; they are but the instruments of the wise.”--Samuel LoverOne of the most common complaints of clients who want life balance coaching is that their plate is fuller than full. From professional to business owner to home maker, having a quality life has become increasingly challenging. The demands of modern life often leave some people feeling dragged out . . .

How To Make Self Tuition Successful

Is it possible to study successfully on one's own? Certainly. Being taught something by someone else is usually the easiest way of learning but if, for whatever reason, that is not possible or just difficult, self tuition is a means to the same end that can be made to work for you. There are four principles which one needs to remember to be successful: STRATEGY, MOTIVATION, APPLICATION and PERS. . .

Creating Balance Form the Inside Out

When I was younger, my mother and other adults used to say “The older you get, the faster life will go”, and my younger self would think, “Maybe for some people, but not for me.” But, as much as I thought I would be immune from this route, they were right, life is moving faster and faster the older I get. As an adult and as a life coach, I often hear the exclamation “I just want to slow my lif. . .

A Real Psychic Life - The True and Magnificent Power of G...

You've probably heard of the popular saying "It's better togive than to receive." But do you actually know what hiddenpower lies within this magnanimous act known as "giving?"When you give something from your heart without expectinganything in return, you release a powerful force that willtrigger your good deed to "bounce" back to you in amazing,and sometimes unusual ways.I firmly believe that. . .

A Psychic Gift Helps You Distinguish... Bad Luck ... Or B...

There was a woman who was in such a hurry to go to the airport.She told the cab driver to step on it. She was so engrossedwith her own thoughts that she was not aware they were goingon a different route.Suddenly, a man went inside the cab and took her handbag whereshe placed her visa, passport, and all her money for the trip.The driver, who was in cahoots with the robber, left her in themiddle. . .

Self-Mastery: Self-Direction Power of Psychic Concentration

Man from a psychological standpoint of development is not what heshould be. He does not possess the self-mastery, theself-directing power of Psychic - Concentration that is his by right.He has not trained himself in a way to promote his self-mastery.Every balanced mind possesses the faculties whose chief dutiesare to engineer, direct and concentrate the operations of themind, both in a mental a. . .

Psychic- Concentration Finds the Way

Everyone has two natures. One wants us to advance and the other wants to pull us back. The one that we cultivate and concentrateon decides what we are at the end. Both natures are trying togain control. The will alone decides the issue. A man by onesupreme effort of the will may change his whole career and almostaccomplish miracles. You may be that man. You can be if you Willto be, for Will can. . .

The Art of Concentrating by Means of Practical Psychic Ex...

Select some thought, and see how long you can hold your mind onit. It is well to have a clock at first and keep track of thetime. If you decide to think about health, you can get a greatdeal of good from your thinking besides developing Psychic - Concentration.Think of health as being the greatest blessing there is, in theworld. Don't let any other thought drift in. Just the moment onestarts to. . .

The Art of Concentrating by Means of Practical Psychic Ex...

When you focus your thought, you increase its strength. Theexercises that follow are tedious and monotonous, but useful. Ifyou will persist in them you will find they are very valuable, asthey increase your powers of Psychic - Concentration.Before proceeding with the exercises I will answer a questionthat just comes to me. This person says after he works all day heis too tired to practice any e. . .

A Psychic Revealed - The Hidden Superpowers Of Your Mind

The mind is an infinite wonder. It has the fantastic ability totransmute your desires into their physical counterparts. You cando anything that your mind can conceive, as long as you have thebelief and will power to back it up.Take the case of cancer patients who were given placebo pills. These are just plain pills that have no healing capabilities.So how did they get well? The power came fro. . .

The Art of Concentrating by Means of Practical Psychic Ex...

Exercise 11By Psychic - Concentration You Can Control Your Temper. If you are one ofthose that flare up at the slightest "provocation" and never tryto control yourself, just think this over a minute. Does it doyou any good? Do you gain anything by it? Doesn't it put you outof poise for some time? Don't you know that this grows on you andwill eventually make you despised by all that have any dea. . .

How to Gain What You Want Through Psychic - Concentration

The ignorant person may say, "How can you get anything by merelywanting it? I say that through Psychic - Concentration you can get anythingyou want. Every desire can be gratified. But whether it is, willdepend upon you concentrating to have that desire fulfilled.Merely wishing for something will not bring it. Wishing you hadsomething shows a weakness and not a belief that you will reallyget it.. . .

Organizing on a Tight Budget

With all the shows on TV these days dealing with organizing your spaces you may have been inspired to get your own spaces whipped into shape. That’s great. You may be intimidated however by the cost of some of the products the Professional Organizers use on these programs to help their clients become clutter free.I don’t blame you. Going out and purchasing all those see though plastic container. . .

LifeHacking Your Grocery Shopping

"The cupboards are full and there's 'nothing' to eat". Has that phrase ever echoed through your kitchen? Do you have stacks of food items that don't really go together taking up space? Do you throw away food items in your refrigerator because you didn't get around to making the item you bought it for or just plain forgot about it? Do you have 3 jars of peanut butter or 5 bottles of ketchup beca. . .

To Compete Or Co-Create…That Is The Question!

As a financial economist my motivation has long been to understand a simple academic koan: “why is there scarcity in an abundant world?” A koan is a question in the history and lore of Chan (Zen) Buddhism, to which the answer is inaccessible to rational understanding, yet may with great effort be obtained through accessing our higher collective mind. The motivational force driving my financ. . .