Welcome to Michael's Article Collection

How To Live Life

Is life worth living without a dream?We all need dreams and goals to get us through the days and years. If they are big and take years to achieve or rather 5 mins is insignificant, they are all important!Can you truly be satisfied living someone elses dream?NO, If you can be satisfied then it isn't someone elses dream but rather your own!What is your potenial?More than you'll ever knowWill you . . .

In Search Of Confidence

What is the big deal with confidence. Why do some people have so much and others are struggling just to get their name out wondering why they missed out or something. Well we're all living in this box, and until we realize that we're not and then here we are... "obstacles are the things we see when we take our eyes off our goals"Is it possible to teach confidence? Well, yes. Anything is possibl. . .

Peer Pressure and Dieting

Peer pressure occurs when a group of people or just one person can make an individual feel uncomfortable, leading them to make decisions that they may not otherwise decide to make if they did not have influences in their life. This can affect the way a person thinks, dresses, looks, speaks or eats. The person who gives in and decides to change their lifestyle usually feels that they must confor. . .

Create Your Best Life

"You can create what you want in life; first you have to imagine it clearly. Imagine your ideal scene," Marc Allen, The Millionaire Course.How do you use your imagination to create your ideal scene?If you want to be inspired to create your best life, I'll share with you some of the ideas I've used.1. Write out your top ten values. Write quickly and without editing. A value is what is important . . .

How To Start Now

How is not as important as Where to start and when. Where to start and focus your energy is usually a tricky thing to try and determine with any sense of accuracy. There are so many good ideas that end up being complete dogs down the road. So I guess where you should start is at research. Get all the info you need to make an informed decision on what market you should focus on. Then the When co. . .

The 80/20 Success Secret

Have you ever wondered if there was a way to apply the Pareto Principle or 80/20 Principle to success or rather becoming successful?If you’re a reader of the Conquer Your Adversity Newsletter, then you should be familiar with this principle from my article Achievement & Happiness The 80/20 Way – www.rasheedali.com/8020.htmIn the past what I’ve found is that most people don’t hesitate to point f. . .

Mind Games!

Have you ever been caught up in a thought that will not let you out? Escape is not an option. What was a simple drip in your pool of thoughts, quickly turned into an ocean of tidal waves rolling into each, over and over again.This is what it feels like to not have positive control over your mind. Our minds often repeat hurtful thoughts or scenarios over and over, even when we'd much rather let. . .

Are You Lost or Are You Found?

It was one of those nights where the clock wasn't in sync with my schedule. As I was finishing getting ready to go out for the evening, the clock was telling me I should already be there. Maybe you've experienced them - those time warps where great chunks disappear and no one lets you in on the secret until it's too late. So, I started out late and traffic was heavy. I was confident heading. . .

Life Experiment in Wealth and Abundance

Earlier in 2005 I had a huge moment of clarity. To help you understand all of this I will have to explain a little about the events of my life in 2004. You see in 2004 starting with $340.00 I ventured out on starting my business of interest and earned from that starting amount over $70K in 2004. You see even though all this had happened so smoothly I allowed myself to stop doing the process tha. . .

Forgiveness Stories Definition Quotes... Power To Forgive...

Forgiveness is that quality in a human being which separates him from the animals and the lower forms of living beings. To preach forgiveness is a simple task but to be able to practice forgiveness in real life is the essence of life.Only a person with extreme humbleness imbibed within and a feeling of compassion for his compatriot is able to practice forgiveness! To be able to forgive require. . .

Everything You’ve Ever Learned about Public Speaking Is W...

Many myths about public speaking have been passed along from person to person over the years, and the one thing that is consistent about these myths is that the people who pass them along are still nervous about speaking. After facilitating over 200 public speaking classes and never having a single person fail to significantly reduce his/her fear of speaking, I had a dramatic realization. Jus. . .

If I'm not accepted, I'm not okay.

Has that ever been your motto? Be honest with yourself, now. Don't you secretly think this? Sure, you might have that "inner wall" of resistance to a statement like that which responds with something like, "I don't care if people accept me" or "hey if they don't like me, it's their problem" or something like that. But responses like that are usually unconsciously used as a temporary way to avo. . .

Intelligent Optimism Wins In Today's World

The reality of today's world seems to leave little room for optimism. Almost every news story can lead because it does bleed. We hear of critical food shortages in Africa, daily gang deaths on city streets, the profiteering from child pornography, and the climatic disasters prompted by global warming. Health care costs move up faster than a hummingbird in flight and more children now spout pro. . .

How A "Psychovirus" May Be Destroying Your Life

A pervasive sense of low self-esteem, a feeling of unworthiness, is perhaps the most debilitating belief system that you can entertain. If you feel unworthy, you will destroy hope, initiative, and the power to dream bold dreams. The very concept of unworthiness arises due to the power of suggestion. When you give value to negative information about yourself and own it, you allow the “psycho-vir. . .

SMILE

Find out how a little smile on our face can make a big difference to our daily routines:Smile, as an act has much potential in it. It is not that everybody does not like to smile – but it is that they do not realize the value of a Smile. Either they are busy in their own world of worries that they can not smile or it is that it do not come in-built with their nature. Smile is a natural gift . . .

The Bubble Of Prosperity

My life is a bubble; but how much solid cash it costs to keep that bubble floating.~Logan Pearsall Smith.When we appreciate the money that we have--no matter how little, and no matter how simple--we create a vibration of prosperity and an attitude of power. This theme percolates in our subconscious mind, which is then stimulated to come up with money-making ideas and set in motion ways that we . . .

Eliminate Your Inner Chatter and Get the Foundation for a...

I was recently in Las Vegas on a business trip and thought, ‘I wonder how these people got the idea that they couldn’t live a better life?’Who told them the biggest thrill of life was sitting in front of a slot machine all night? And that drinking was the only way to feel good about themselves? And where did they get the idea that menial labor is all they can do? The answer is…THEY TOLD THEMSEL. . .

Have You Ever Tasted The Fruit Of Pure Happiness?

Have you ever been really happy? Have you ever tasted the fruit of pure happiness? Have you ever completed a task with that feeling of YES! I gave it my all. I’m really happy and proud with what I’ve done. Have you ever had that inner glow and outer radiation? But was it happiness?You see, most of us have replaced happiness with pleasure. Pleasure is those times when you feel terrific like aft. . .

Are You Soakin’ It Up?

…And holding it way down inside you like an old sponge? Be careful. Just like an old sponge that’s held its liquid a little too long, we may start to get stinky in a day or two. I’m referring to “soaking up” all that wonderful information that comes to us mainly through our televisions, radios and computers. Information that is then refortified and nourished through conversations with our frien. . .

But I’m not a People Person!

Do you have to be a "people person" to run a successful business? It’s a good question and one that’s brought up occasionally in meeting with clients. Most people like the idea of “being their own boss”, but not everyone likes the idea of getting out and selling their own product or service. The answer to the question is yes, but you do have to evaluate the business model that’s right for you.. . .

How to Recognize and Overcome the “Don’t Fears”

When we hear the word “conditioning,” many of us are reminded of Pavlov and his work with dogs. Over 100 years ago, Ivan Pavlov published his efforts on what he termed “conditioned reflex.” Through conditioning of repeated external actions, he was able to get a dog to drool without feeding the dog. Pavlov demonstrated that external responses can condition animals and this is true of human being. . .

The Man Who Tastes Shapes

Some people see, taste, hear and feel things the rest of us don' t. James Wannerton tastes words: "New York is runny eggs. London is extremely lumpy mashed potatoes." Carol Steen sees every letter with a color: "Z is the color of beer, a light ale." For Carol Crane, music is felt: "I always feel guitars on my ankles and violins on my face." Other people experience smells when exposed to shapes,. . .

The Miraculous Message of Water

Water has a message for humanity! Water is telling us to look at ourselves. When we look through water at ourselves, the message becomes crystal clear. The quality of human life is intimately connected with the quality of our water. The body is like a sponge or a honeycomb. It is composed of chambers called cells that hold liquid. We Are 70% Water You may know that the mature human body consist. . .

How To Start, Survive, and Finish Your Journey To Super S...

"The more you hate, the more you love." What an ironic statement. Whoever said those words must have been drunk. The bottom line is this: It is extremely difficult to like or love something that you despise. But what can we do to solve this dilemma? What if you're trapped in an environment that you don't want to be involved in? What if you're sick and tired of your job that you feel like puking. . .

Building Solid Relationships Using the Power of Words

We may not be aware of it; but the words we utter daily may have different interpretations, even if you think that they mean the same thing. Here's an example. Would you rather have someone tell you that you are "slim," or would you like to hear that you are "thin?" Being slim has a slightly positive effect because it is attributed to health and fitness. Rather than saying you have failed, just. . .

Managing Loneliness

My experience from 37 years of counseling individuals and couples is that most of the problems from which people suffer stem from how they handle the events of life, rather than the events themselves.Certainly traumatic and tragic events such as loss of loved ones, financial loss, and health issues are extremely challenging. However, some people manage to move through these events with equanimi. . .

Time Management: How to Make Your Meetings More Productive

In most organizations, meetings are often the biggest time-wasters. With a bit of planning, it’s possible to both shorten the time spent in meetings and to make that time more productive. Here’s how. * Let all participants know why you’re holding the meeting, what’s to be accomplished and what each participant is being called upon to contribute. This should be communicated well before the meeti. . .

It's a Great Day to Die!

A New Year’s Celebration Wow, what a crazy thing to say on the first day of the new year! Yes, it is—especially since this famous cry of freedom was uttered by Crazy Horse, the Sioux chief who defeated Custer at the Battle of Little Bighorn. Why talk about death at the time of year when people are most focused on eternal life? What better time! Isn't this season of rebirth the best time to cele. . .

Speaking Your Truth

I should have been enjoying the soothing caress of the playful breeze as it wafted its way through my hair on this balmy evening in the Hollywood Hills section of Los Angeles. Instead, I was too self- absorbed to notice the sweet, spicy fragrance of spring blossoms in the wind. I was brooding over what I should say in my speaking engagement due to commence in about ten minutes inside the East-W. . .

The True and Magnificent Power of Giving

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

Connect the Dots! Your Roadmap for Success

Recently, Steve Jobs, founder of Apple Computer and Pixar Animation Studios, gave a commencement address to the graduating class at Stanford University. He talked about creating passion, life and death, and “connecting the dots.” The dots were events in his life, many challenging and many positive, which led to his many successes. He shared with the audience that being fired from Apple Computer. . .

Do You Have Tickets To Your Dream Theater?

I'd like you to do an exercise with me. I want you to use your imagination to construct a dream theater. Begin by visiting your living room in your mind’s eye. Now this is not the living room you now believe in and have created in actuality, but this is your living room in the future. Notice how everything is different. Make it bigger, brighter, and closer. Feel the vivid emotions of this dream. . .

Success - The Power Of Appreciation

As we enter this holiday season, and this time of giving Thanks, we are reminded of the “power of appreciation”. If you truly want to bring into your life everything that you desire, then start with appreciating all that you have now. Here’s how it works – you bring into your life whatever it is that you focus your thoughts upon. So, if you focus on all the lack in your life, you get more lack.. . .

How To Walk On The Path Of Peace (Part 2)

If you are praying daily for wisdom, for peace, a fuller realization of Truth, for happiness and that which you are praying for is still far from you, then you are praying for one thing while living out in thought and action something else. Begin to think and act in the spirit of that which you seek, and expect it. You will day by day begin to experience the reality of what you are asking for,. . .

Have Fun, Make Friends, Be Happy

I always marvel at the way people shine when they break through a roadblock in their lives. It’s brilliant and it’s also incredibly attracting. There’s a sense of joy and freedom that is almost palpable.Val is a great example. When she started in my workshop, she was feeling overwhelmed with financial and health lack issues. Never enough money, held back by life’s circumstances, and her phy. . .

Balancing Acts: Keeping Work and Life in Equilibrium

In the fast-paced world that we live in today, it seems as though it’s hard to find enough time to do everything that needs to be done. Days at work are long, but too often don’t seem to be long enough… we bring home what we can’t finish and end up creating highly stressful situations for those around us. Even worse, it seems like medical science is constantly finding new problems that are caus. . .

How Anyone Can Manifest Anything!

My mother taught me how to teach others about the power of the mind. By learning how to teach her, I learned how to communicate essential wealth-building ideas to others.Many years ago, she worked as an employee in an insurance company. Her low salary pinned her to a fixed income. Trapped in her cubicle, she held little hope for change.With Christmas only a month away, she was upset. Normal. . .

MORAL ARMOR'S Irrational Parenting, Part V

Setting a Bad Example. Their illogical banter is all driven by neurotic denial—one of the most horrific traits to hand down. When reality is faked, everyone is betrayed. When an issue of life cannot be faced, then one favors death. The veins of thought and offshoots such as relationships must wither, until the virtue of honesty is injected to bring them back. When there is some piece of reality. . .

How to Shmooze

Definition: talk idly or casually in a friendly wayValue: pricelessGearheads like me have trouble understanding that great ideas and hard work aren't enough... you gotta shmooze too. Every day we deal with peculiar life forms called "humans", and they have needs beyond the performance of tasks. They like to connect on a human level, too.Even non-gearheads need this reminder. Sometimes they are . . .

Set Goals In Life

It is important to set goals in life. To accomplish those goals, you need a healthy supply of energy. Even the best car cannot run without fuel, so how can your body work without energy? The more energy you have, the further you can “ride” in this life. Unfortunately, the body's energy cannot be obtained through an electric outlet or at a gas pump. Instead, it can be obtained from many differen. . .

How to Put an End to Depression

Depression can have many, many faces. If you are not aware of your feelings and emotions on a daily basis then it can creep up on you and cause misery in your life when you least expect it.We get sad when we fail in our exams, when we're rejected by the person we love, or when someone very close to us passes away. Depression, however, could be more fatal than just plain sadness. It could cau. . .

Influencing People

Every day we're confronted with situations where we need to influence, lead and persuade people. From persuading your children to clean their room, to convincing your boss to give you a raise. It's all about influence. Our ability to deal successfully with people determines the quality of our business life, our family life, and our social life. Ultimately, our success in life and in any endeavo. . .

Think Twice Before You Jump To A New Job

You've got the itch to change jobs. This might be a good time to make the move.The Wall Street Journal has just reported, "Job-seekers from rank-and-file workers to senior executives are preparing their resumes for what may be the strongest fall hiring season in years.""Before you jump to a new job, be certain you have good, sound reasons for wanting to make a change," advises Ramon Greenwood, . . .

Information Overload

"One of the effects of living with electronic information is that we live habitually in a state of information overload. There’s always more than you can cope with.”-Marshall McLuhanSurveys show that people's stress levels are at an all-time high, and a major source of that stress is information overload. How are you managing the barrage of information you receive daily?Over the past twenty yea. . .

Sleep Study Findings

Sleep Study are available to anyone who suffers from any type of sleep disorder. As part of our powerful sleep solutions this article will answer some of the questions that you may have. Are you aware that you will spend almost one third of your life sleeping? During the time our body is awake the nerve cells constantly active become more or less fatigued. This is why you may need a nap some ti. . .

What Is Mastery And Why It Makes All The Difference In Th...

Mastery is the art of being at cause over a discipline. The absence of mastery is the presence of mediocrity, and an even lower stage is failure. These two experiences, mediocrity and failure, create low moods, unpleasant life experiences, and consequences of lack, limitation, negativity, and scarcity. In other words, varying degrees of anguish. Mastery, then, is a decision to excel at somethin. . .

No Whining, No Excuses, No Quitting Your Way To Success

Here's some ground rules for success:- no whining- no excuses- no quittingIf you will just get these three things out of your life RIGHT NOW, your life will change instantly for the better.Why?Because if you stop whining, stop making excuses, and stop quitting you will accept responsibility for your thoughts and actions, and you will be rewarded with the goals you want to achieve.And guess who . . .

The Universal Law of Attraction Never, Ever Goes On Strike

There are numerous sources on the store bookshelves and the Internet that cover the topic of how our Consciousness shapes our reality through thought and feeling. .. and it's easy to glaze over it when you've read it over and over: Like Attracts Like, and staying focused on a single goal gets you to that goal. And what eventually happens after reading enough material on this, is that this co. . .

Award for a Leadership Development Program

Why do organizations come together every year at the 2005 Excellence Fair held by the Professional Association for Computer Training?It is because something worked well for an organization and valuable information needs to be shared. This year at the 2005 Excellence Fair it was Cargill, the international food provider (located in over 59 countries), that was recognized for their Transition int. . .

How Game Shows Can Make Your Life A Success!

As our society progresses, we often find ourselves in challenging situations and tough scenarios which often challenge our wits and abilities to the extremes. So what happens if we fail? Depending on individual characters, some may get up and keep going, while others may suffer a heavy blow to their self confidence and slump into depression.Why does anyone get depressed? Ever felt that time is . . .