http://www.getmotivation.com/motivationblog Motivation, self-improvement, and personal development articles, essays, tips and advice. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:51:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Do good manners and showing proper respect make one money? Sure, though not necessarily directly. What they do is provide a person with one more avenue for adding value to a relationship and, it's the adding of value to a relationship that helps one increase their income. If ... http://www.getmotivation.com/motivationblog/2008/10/manners-make-money-by-bob-burg/ You've heard the phrase, “Do what you love, the money will follow.” I’m certainly a fan of this premise (also the title of a book by Marsha Sinetar). However, in my very first month of coaching real clients more than 10 years ago, I recall thinking- "Boy, if taken too ... http://www.getmotivation.com/motivationblog/2008/09/passion-meets-profit-by-marian-baker/ In 1970, Stephen Stills sang a song reminding us that if we can't be with the one we love, we should love the one we're with. It is a timeless message, one that echoes through the literature and songs of virtually every spiritual tradition - from love your enemies to love ... http://www.getmotivation.com/motivationblog/2008/09/love-the-work-you-do-by-joe-tye/ To-do lists are effective time-management tools – but only if they're easy to use. Here are 6 strategies for making your to-do lists work hard for you. 1. Keep it simple - Whether you use a computer-based to-do list or a paper tablet, it must be simple. If it's too complex, ... http://www.getmotivation.com/motivationblog/2008/09/how-to-make-to-do-lists-work-for-you-by-will-newman-2/ Chances are, especially if you are from the United States, that when you read the title "the pursuit of" you thought of the phrase "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." These lovely words came from the pen of Thomas Jefferson and are a part of the U.S. Declaration of Independence ... http://www.getmotivation.com/motivationblog/2008/08/the-pursuit-of-by-kevin-eikenenberry/ I was in Washington, D.C., enjoying a latte at the world’s favorite coffee spot (Starbucks) and having a fascinating conversation with a friend of mine, Lana Kim, who is a political refugee from Russia. She was telling me about her latest endeavor, writing a book. When I asked her why ... http://www.getmotivation.com/motivationblog/2008/07/confidence-the-x-factor-in-your-success-by-simon-t-bailey/ Have you ever had something taken away from you only to realize how much you appreciated it after it was gone? I often ask this question when I start one of my talks or seminars on appreciation. As I pause and wait for people to respond, many hands go up. Most of ... http://www.getmotivation.com/motivationblog/2008/07/focus-on-the-good-stuff-the-power-of-appreciation-by-mike-robbins/ Failure! Just the word “failure” can send shivers down our spine. If you’re like me and many of my clients, you’re probably not a big fan of failing. However, if you think about some of your biggest failures in life, haven’t they taught you a great deal and been ... http://www.getmotivation.com/motivationblog/2008/06/appreciating-failure-by-mike-robbins/ In the field of human performance and psychology, there has been a lot of new information surrounding life balance. With the increasing number of personal and professional commitments, people are struggling to find a proper balance for their life. Unfortunately, too often we put off the important things in deference ... http://www.getmotivation.com/motivationblog/2008/06/balancing-your-day-by-jim-stovall/ The science of physics recognizes two kinds of inertia - both of which can be related to procrastination. The first law states, "Standing objects tend to remain stationary." The second law is the inverse: "Moving objects tend to stay in motion." Procrastination is stationary inertia. We aren’t moving, and we therefore don't ... http://www.getmotivation.com/motivationblog/2008/06/seven-techniques-for-overcoming-the-tendency-to-procrastinate-by-dr-denis-waitley/