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29th September 2009
“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty “
– Winston Churchill
An optimist, when faced with a problem, tends to find the upside to the situation and starts figuring out ways to so... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Does it make you happy to see an employee learn from you and then take that knowledge to develop his or her own successful business – or does it seem somehow unfair?
“It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference.” – Tom Br... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
If you could be anything and do anything, who would you be and what would you do?
Most people do not recognize the power available to them in their own mind. Winston Churchill once said: "Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference."
He s... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Do you know what one of the key secrets of success is - what
makes people successful in business, sport or any other
aspect of their lives?
Let me come back to that in a minute.
Ever since I discovered that I wasn't invincible and that my
body woul... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
In the epic classic book and movie, Ben-Hur, the main character, Judah Ben-Hur, through an accident and tragic misunderstanding is arrested and sold to work in the mines by the Roman authorities. Despite going from the son of a wealthy family to slave, Be... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
As we grow, we do so in fits and starts, lurching forward then back, sometimes looking more like clowns than seekers.
Winston Churchill wrote: "Man will occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of the time he will pick himself up and continue on a... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Setting goals is one of the most effective and easiest ways to improve your health, fast forward your career, and enhance your wealth. It’s been preached, practiced, and perfected by personal development motivators for decades.
Yet if you believe th... Read >
Author: Steve Reynolds24th September 2009
"We shall draw from the heart of suffering itself the means of inspiration and survival."
~ Winston Churchill
I remember reading some time ago about a study of longevity in humans. There has been a large body of scientific research into the reasons wh... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
Solid leadership is a combination of instinct and education. It is born of the inherent versus environment precept. It is never all of one and none of another, but a balance. Great leaders carry a charisma: some of it inborn, some of it through the develo... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
A recent survey indicated that nearly 30% of American parents are seriously considering homeschooling their children rather than sending them to school. Home schooling is a different way of education for many parents. It allows children to be educated at ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
Over the years I have experienced some amazing results with people who have been secure enough to view their leadership or personal capacity through the eyes of corporate vision.
In one situation, the general manager stood down in preference to his ass... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
If you want to be a great communicator, do you need to have a great vocabulary?
You might be surprised to learn that a really big vocabulary is not necessary in order to express yourself clearly and to move others with your words.
Some of the most ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
In the epic classic book and movie, Ben-Hur, the main character, Judah Ben-Hur, through an accident and tragic misunderstanding is arrested and sold to work in the mines by the Roman authorities. Despite going from the son of a wealthy family to slave, Be... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Fear of public speaking is No.1. Death is No.4. So most
people would rather get a root canal and pay their taxes
than speak in front of an audience!
1. Sure you have catecholamine; all speakers do (including
Sir Winston Churchill and Presidents ... Read >
Author: kuldeep56010th September 2009
England is a country that is famous for many places and personalities, and one of the well known personalities, a person who has commanded respect from the masses is none other than Sir Winston Churchill the Englishman who served as the prime minister of ... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye10th September 2009
Isn't that a sad fact? My first job after leaving school was working for a life assurance company. My job was simply to go door to door trying to sell life assurance. I can tell you right off, selling anything door to door is tough and selling life assura... Read >
Author: Bryan Farrow03rd September 2009
I've been compiling a list of famous cats for my website PetNum.com for some time now. I know which my favorites are, but I wondered which are the most famous overall. There are so many great famous cats that I'm doing this in four groups, and then I'll... Read >
Author: LarryTruett30th August 2009
Chronic Insomnia
Insomnia occurs when someone has problems sleeping. There are stories of famous people who needed only a few hours sleep a night. Winston Churchill and President Kennedy could apparently get by with only 3 or 4 hours sleep but most of ... Read >
Author: Doug Eldred17th August 2009
Home tuition unlike traditional schooling, is not all about books, tests, curriculum or achievements rather; it is about love, change growth and enlightenment for both the children and the parents. Some famous accomplished people who home schooled or tut... Read >
Author: Freddy Ngiam12th August 2009
Sometimes the best way to say something is the way someone more literary than you has said it. In that vein, here are some relationship quotes of note:
"Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the b... Read >
Author: rhholzhauer10th August 2009
If you had a crystal ball would you truly be able to look into your future and see great news that you can achieve financial independence.
What would financial independence mean to you.
1. A chance to resign/retire from your job. Sack the boss
2.... Read >
Author: elephant903rd August 2009
Thomas A. Edison – “Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”
Michael Jordon – “I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying.”
Aristotle ... Read >
Author: Ahmed Usman28th July 2009
Sayings and quotes about success can have a powerful effect on you. If you take the time to think about the deeper meaning behind the words, you'll realize how easily you can apply these sayings into your own life to achieve the success you desire.
Her... Read >
Author: William Drapcho27th July 2009
Patrick Valtin, International business coach, reveals a discovery about top sales professionals and how to use this to increase sales in any economy…especially the tough ones.
“War is a game that is played with a smile. If you can’t smile, grin. ... Read >
Author: Patrick Valtin23rd July 2009
The true power of the mind, extraordinary as it is many are yet to enjoy its potential and possibilities. Understanding the true power of the mind is critical to your personal and professional success. With the thoughts, you hold in your mind, you will in... Read >
Author: Successfacilitator11th July 2009
With so many young people trying to work from home on the Internet it is amazing just how many of them really do not have the slightest indication, of the workload they have gotten themselves into. Many of these citizens did not even sit down and assess w... Read >
Author: bigknd06th July 2009
Easy Diet Tips - Lasting Success with Positive Thinking If you want to find great and quality proven methods on how you can better reach your weight loss desires; then the information in this article is for you! In light of dieting and slimming down, thi... Read >
Author: Rachell26th June 2009
Known as ‘The Rock’, Gibraltar is a little bit of Britain in the Mediterranean. The ownership of this tiny piece of land has long been a sensitive issue with the neighbouring Spanish. In Greek mythology, Gibraltar (Calpe) was one of the Pilars of Herc... Read >
Author: krizsean 23rd June 2009
Introduction
At the 1900 World’s Fair in Paris a German Dr Rudolph Diesel unveiled the world’s first compression-ignition engine capable of working on a number of fuels including peanut oil.
It was not too long before the first hydrocarbon oil d... Read >
Author: Keith Macgregro15th June 2009
Today, I want to share with you some of the qualities that made people like Michael Gorbachev, Winston Churchill and Martin Luther King True Leaders of their time.
As we have established in the Part 1 of the Leadership Series, True Leaders constantly t... Read >
Author: IgorHelpsYouSucceed12th June 2009
What do these people have in common: J.K. Rowling, Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, Winston Churchill, Michael Jordan, Walt Disney, and Henry Ford? Besides being household names, these are only a handful of extremely successful people who credit FAILURE with ma... Read >
Author: BODA05th June 2009
Looking for a perfect getaway? Visit Tunbridge Wells and rediscover the art of leisure. Surrounded by the splendid Kent countryside it was once the playground of royalty and the aristocracy, reputed as the place to see and be seen. It is the only spa town... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye01st June 2009
The fitness industry is full of misconceptions and myths as well as blatant scams and lies. As Winston Churchill said, "A lie gets half way around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." If Churchill could only see the Internet today... Read >
Author: Tom Venuto18th May 2009
Standing awe struck at the time of adversity will not help you to wriggle out of the predicament. One who makes use of the opportunity is considered as the lucky souls. Choosing the right personal finance software is the safe bet you can rely on when you ... Read >
Author: Khurram Zaveri18th May 2009
Stranraer may not be one of the most famous Scottish destinations but the town in the south west of Scotland has an abundance of history to interest visitors.
The town grew out of the settlement around Stranraer Castle - or the Castle of Saint John - ... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton14th May 2009
With its reputation for being horse country, Potomac Maryland holds the distinction of retaining much of its country charm while offering some of the finest amenities and features of any city in the Washington, DC area. From its schools to its exclusive n... Read >
Author: marylandrealestatecenter08th May 2009
Six simple steps for capturing color and value.
If you are a quilter, you know the importance of color and value. Do you know how color and value define your quilt? As a beginner, choosing color was the hardest part of quilting. Why? There are so... Read >
05th May 2009
Panama hats took the world by storm after it was spotted on the head of Theodore Roosevelt during the Panama Canal construction in 1906. Soon after increased production of Panama hats, it began to swipe in US and other European countries. The 1920’s ... Read >
Author: devk01st May 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Wee Dilts
Introduction
A roof is like your attitude it overlies everything. The roof covers and protects your beautiful new house. Just as in life your attitude overlies everything you do. The roof is like your attitude about lif... Read >
Author: FSBOFRIEND.COM18th April 2009
It is no use saying, 'We are doing our best.' You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary. (Winston Churchill)
DO WHAT IS NECESSARY
A boatload of folks are FIRED for doing their best.
More are NEVER HIRED because they did everything they w... Read >
Author: Bryan Dilts15th April 2009
Have you captured color and value in your quilts?
Six simple steps for capturing color and value in the right quilt pattern
In my previous article, I discussed the elements of color and value. If you are a quilter, you know the importance of color and ... Read >
Author: Quilt Fabrics Online09th April 2009
The Isle of Wight is a great place to be, and tourists like it a lot. There is so much to see and do there on your holiday, but not everyone is a tourist. There are famous people out there who make the Isle of Wight their home. Actors, musicians, authors,... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer30th March 2009
Did you know that 96% of the world's wealth is held by just 1% of the world's population? It is no longer a secret why this is so. The reason for this occurrence is that this 1% of the population know the how to create wealth with through the knowledge wh... Read >
Author: joel chue21st March 2009
Winston Churchill once said, "Healthy citizens are the greatest asset any country can have." An organization, be it a country or a company, is only as strong as the people who drive the process and agenda for that organization. In the modern business ... Read >
Author: ByronMack17th March 2009
"The Americans took but little when they emigrated except what they stood up in and what they had in their souls. They came through, they tamed the wilderness, they became a refuge for the oppressed from every land and clime." - Winston Churchill
It is... Read >
Author: Bei Maniago12th March 2009
Most people have decided before they graduate from high school whether or not they are cut out to be A Speaker. If your early experience in front of audiences was successful, odds are you continued to seek out opportunities to speak, continued to get posi... Read >
Author: davidsnell25th February 2009
Britain's relationship with tea is enduring. In fact, Winston Churchill wouldn't go to war without first having a cup. A visit to London offers the chance to relax in some of the finest tea shops in the world, and also to discover the history behind the... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell16th February 2009
Planning for a long holiday vacation during winter? London is one of the most popular tourist hot spot all year round. There are many travelers who plan their trip to London for spending a lifetime memorable holiday vacation. However it is well know that,... Read >
Author: Baron Alexander02nd February 2009
"Not all of us are going to be great orators and writers, but being able to articulate our ideas intelligently is critical to our success."
The two most powerful words in any language are "yes" and "no." They're often the first words we learn. They are... Read >
Author: Success Net20th January 2009
"I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else." - Winston Churchill
When you notice your thoughts, which kind of thoughts predominate? Do you find yourself often thinking pessimistic thoughts such as:
* I'll never get where I ... Read >
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.18th January 2009
Fellowship simply means you need to be spending time with people who are forging forward towards the same objectives as you in life -“SUCCESS”. When you converse with many successful people, they will all say, “I never would have made it if it were ... Read >
Author: John Di Lemme09th January 2009
The East India Company constructed one of the oldest remnants of the colourful history of Macau, the Old Protestant Cemetery Macau during the early 18th century. The cemetery that is now considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO was constructed due to th... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye06th January 2009
Positive Attitude – A Panacea for Many Ills
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." -Winston Churchill
We have heard many times that positive thinking is a key to health, suc... Read >
Author: contentwriters1006th January 2009
The human condition as it exists today in both the spiritual and material sense has been formed by the interaction and dynamics of great individuals with the mass social movements and societal gyrations that make up the long human story. Through such dial... Read >
Author: craigread01@gmail.com05th January 2009
Revisionist historians, sniveling academics and the unlearned, supported by left wing liberals and socialists, all detest a man like Winston Churchill. The current political ideology of our times, the rampant left wing-ism of the media, government control... Read >
Author: craigread01@gmail.com05th January 2009
According to many bloggers feeding off a London Daily Mail survey, 25% of Britons believe that Winston Churchill did not really exist. According to the report, 'Likewise, they think historical figures such as Florence Nightingale, Sir Walter Raleigh, Maha... Read >
Author: craigread01@gmail.com06th December 2008
Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa and is located in the north of the Gauteng Province. It's one of South Africa's three capitals and is only 50km from Johannesburg, the capital of the region. The city is sometimes called Jacaranda Cit... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley02nd December 2008
So just what is it about golf that has around 50 million people hooked around the world? It's proved itself to be the hard drug of the sports world - once those aspiring rookies take their first swing, there's no stopping them as they turn into club-bea... Read >
Author: Johnasmith01st December 2008
Small Business Plan
One of the key issues with business success is the small business plan. No plan – no direction – no progress. Each business needs to have an overall plan plus a detailed plan for each quarter, month, week and day.
Just to tu... Read >
Author: Jan Edwards01st December 2008
There has always been an interest in the power of the mind and, specifically, the effect of it's polarity. My goal in writing this article is to offer an explanation without any attachment to spirituality or religion as my understanding doesn't require th... Read >
Author: the Enlightened Mint01st December 2008
During the early 1820�s, as Britain experienced a massive trade-boom, it became apparent that the emerging technologies of mobile steam engines and iron rail construction could contribute enormously to the existing road, canal and coastal shipping netwo... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer27th November 2008
The reasons of learning disabilities have neurological roots. Thus they might raise some issues in persons` intellectual growth or social development. At the same time, we can observe that children with learning disabilities are cleverer than their peers,... Read >
Author: TravisOl27th October 2008
Chakra manifestation is a powerful mind skill that very few actually understand. Believe it or not, your thoughts create reality and you have the power to achieve whatever you desire. We live in a world with no limits. The only thing that can hold you bac... Read >
Author: Rin08th October 2008
If you listen to most doctors and people, you’ll think that curing panic attacks and anxiety is easy, but it’s not. Panic and anxiety are often allied with depression and that’s not so easy to fix. It can also be difficult to diagnose in many cases.... Read >
Author: Ricky K Lim07th October 2008
"If you're going through hell, keep going." Winston Churchill.
You have a problem. In order to solve it you're going to need to make some changes. The thought of that is making you stressed, but the thought of leaving things as they are is even more... Read >
Author: Em-powering Executives06th October 2008
If you listen to most doctors and people, you’ll think that curing panic attacks and anxiety is easy, but it’s not. Panic and anxiety are often allied with depression and that’s not so easy to fix. It can also be difficult to diagnose in many cases.... Read >
Author: Ricky K Lim01st October 2008
Chances are that somewhere, at some time, you have encountered someone who has used covert persuasion on you. Although this approach usually applies to advertising it is also used in speech. Do you know that you can embed subliminal messages in your spoke... Read >
Author: Michael McGrath11th September 2008
Success is moving from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm
- Winston Churchill
You may have heard or seen this quote being used commonly in many personal development materials. But is that really the truth? What I've discovered is that it's far... Read >
Author: Dominic Tay10th September 2008
Introduction
In the year 1934, Harrow went on to become a division of the urban region of Middlesex. However, on 4th of May 1954, this urban region gained the ranks of municipal borough that later went on to be London Borough of Harrow. Harrow is in ... Read >
Author: Jamie Hanson08th September 2008
Want to experience to experience what it felt to be in the government during one of the most crucial points in British history, The Cabinet War Rooms that are located on Horse Guards Road opposite St. James Park gives you a chance. The Cabinet War Rooms w... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye08th September 2008
Prologue (some curious facts about tattoo history)
Tattoo art appeared many years before architecture, music and fashion occurrence. Its history goes by the entire humanity history from antique Egyptian landfills to our days. Ancient nations used tattoos... Read >
Author: Johnatan Maxwell08th September 2008
6 tips for success
Don't you just love Microsoft PowerPoint when you're making
a presentation? All the different templates you can use, the
colours, the different text, the graphics, the photographs,
the special effects, the flashing lights and the ... Read >
Author: Alan Fairweather05th September 2008
A controversial figure during her reign as Prime Minster, thanks to the Cold War and Miner’s Strike, it is Lady Thatcher’s leather handbags that became a icon of her government. While she once described her handbag as the only safe place in Downing S... Read >
Author: Sophie Curtis03rd September 2008
From the bustling bazaars of Marrakech to a brand new ski resort in the Atlas Mountains, second-homers and property investors are well and truly smitten.
Casting its spell on countless generations, Westerners have always had a certain fascination for ... Read >
Author: Marc Da-Silva28th August 2008
“The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. Ignorance may deride it. But in the end, there it is.” -- Winston Churchill
How would your life change if everything you did and said had 100 percent integrity, was 100 percent the truth and ne... Read >
Author: Kenrick E. Cleveland25th August 2008
Sooner or later you will have to make a speech, that is if you are going to move forward to achieve your career goals.
Trauma time! Research shows that fear of speaking before a group is one of the top horrors most of us can imagine.
Some managers ... Read >
Author: Ramon Greenwood22nd August 2008
I just did a quick search using a keyword tool to find out how many people search for 'home businesses' or some similar variation. The results astounded me...
For one loose keyword term (home business) and about two dozen variations - there are 56 Mill... Read >
Author: Sean Williams12th August 2008
Don’t get me wrong, I’m really not a train enthusiast. In fact I would usually run a mile to avoid using the railway or use my car instead, which is considerably cheaper and more reliable than rail travel, if not as fast (but that is another subject).... Read >
Author: Tony Lucas24th July 2008
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Five militants freed in a prisoner swap with Israel prayed and laid wreaths at the grave of a slain Hezbollah commander Thursday, vowing to fight Israel as supporters showered them with rice.
"We swear by God ... to continue on your ... Read >
Author: Bob Miller21st July 2008
“A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.” - Winston Churchill.
News traveled at a snail pace and methodically before the advent of Internet. The communication channels have radically transformed since ... Read >
Author: mitchelle johnson21st July 2008
“A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.” - Winston Churchill.
News traveled at a snail pace and methodically before the advent of Internet. The communication channels have radically transformed since ... Read >
Author: mitchelle johnson21st June 2008
Whatever your own interests are, you are sure to find something that will appeal to you in London’s top museums, featuring a vast array of intriguing artefacts.
One of the most famous of London’s museums has to be the Natural History Museum. Thi... Read >
Author: mpressman05th June 2008
If there’s one thing that the rich and the famous have in common (other than money!), it’s travel. To be successful in business, you have to ensure your company has global status; and equally, to succeed as a celebrity you have to be known the world-... Read >
Author: Vicky Cochrane09th May 2008
St. Paul’s cathedral has overlooked the London Skyline since 604 AD a constant reminder of spirituality in a modern business oriented cosmopolitan city. An Anglican cathedral located on Ludgate Hill and is the seat of the Bishop of London. Though the pr... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye08th May 2008
Expand your vision or keep your day job. Jazz leaders and pioneers have vision. They think about where they are going and what they want to accomplish. They have BIG plans for their music. They have “long-term perspective.” They think in terms of year... Read >
Author: Chris Punis02nd April 2008
The district is situated in the High Weald of Kent, surrounded by some of the loveliest countryside in South East England. Tucked around every corner is a wealth of quaint and attractive villages, country lanes, old market towns, vineyards, and some of th... Read >
Author: onlinevine@googlemail.com01st April 2008
by
Ramon Greenwood
The path to career success is not an easy road to travel. The way is littered with doubts and fears and hard knocks. It is often lonely; it requires courage and true grit in large doses day in and day.
Wise men and leaders throug... Read >
Author: Ramon Greenwood10th March 2008
Prince Charles and Winston Churchill. Jude Law and Muhammad Ali. Ian Fleming and Daniel Craig. The common thread among this eclectic list of gentleman is the one holding together their bespoke shirts from London's famous Savile Row.
Built in the 1730s... Read >
Author: KJ Beckett20th February 2008
With carpet like fairways, majestic trees, manicured greens, and fluffy sand bunkers, the game of golf brings out feelings of tranquility, harmony, respect and tradition.
As a game once described by Winston Churchill as being "a game whose aim is to hi... Read >
Author: Matt Canham11th February 2008
cheap european city breaks are a good style to loose and have by from the natural routines of living. Take a weekend recess to leave the trials of the making week or a little recess mid-week to be reward of cheaper airway tickets. Breaks in Europe Europea... Read >
Author: Teddy Jogedebremeister11th February 2008
John McCain stood on a mountain and said “The truth shall set you free.” Most Britons think that Sherlock Holmes was a real person and that Sir Winston Churchill was a fictional character. It’s hard to tell fact from fiction today without a free int... Read >
Author: Karen Fish02nd February 2008
When you're first starting out, it may be difficult to set aside money to donate to charities. If you're like most, you need all of your income to go toward everyday expenses and you might be left with little or no money for charitable donations.
Altho... Read >
12th November 2007
Learned helplessness quite simply occurs when you have learned to believe that you are helpless in a particular situation. The end result is that you believe that no matter what you do the result is written in stone even though you may actually have the a... Read >
Author: Dan Bimrose28th August 2007
There have been many famous people with bipolar disorder, or thought now to have had it based on their lifeworks and stories. There have been so many, in fact, that it is considered by some to be a mark of genius. That may or may not be true, but it is ... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong24th August 2007
Taking much of the country by surprise, and causing a great number of negative reactions, was when it became publicly-known that then-president Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy not only frequently consulted an astrologer, but based numerous important deci... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong02nd August 2007
Do the things you worry about keep you up at night? Do you often feel nervous and uncomfortable? If so, this burden of stress is most likely making your life miserable. Do you want to break free from stress, stop worrying and start being happy? You can en... Read >
Author: Beth Banning & Neill Gibson12th July 2007
This article is devoted to the novel ‘1984’ written by George Orwell as well as ‘Animal Farm’ by the same author and ‘Lord of the Flies’ written by William Golding, E. L. Epstein. The novel ‘1984’ by George Orwell is a criticism of the tot... Read >
Author: Olivia Hunt29th June 2007
I was born as a poor boy and grew up in the street
Without the care, guidance and supervision of my beloved parent.
I have been experienced an empty stomach,
Almost naked, without permanent shelter and without proper education.
As a young man wit... Read >
Author: Moises Reconalla29th June 2007
While writing an Ethics term paper, you can’t avoid projecting your personality, your own inner thoughts. You may try your best to be objective and professional and yet some reflection of your own ethical principles will be there in the paper. What is l... Read >
Author: Sharon White15th June 2007
Do you think that they are born with it? Do you think that it's a natural god's gift to them? You do not know what the real facts are if you believe in these misconceptions. Some of the greatest leaders now were failures at some part of their life. Winsto... Read >
Author: sunny arora06th June 2007
Paul had received a lot of bad press over the last 2000 years. But he is quite possibly one of the most authentic Christian leaders the world has ever seen.
The Apostle Paul:
1) Paul was born a Roman Citizen (from Tarsus, present day Turkey).
2)... Read >
Author: John W. Roney III05th June 2007
History abounds with examples of great leaders who displayed their qualities of
leadership especially in times of crisis. There was Winston Churchill during the London Blitz, Mahatma Gandhi during India’s freedom struggle, John F Kennedy during the Cu... Read >
Author: Tom Johny31st May 2007
There's no escaping the truth. As Winston Churchill once said, "The truth is incontrovertible, malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end; there it is."
And when it comes to our lives the simple truth is that we are where we are in ... Read >
30th May 2007
VA hospitals neglecting our veterans, global warming, a poorly rated public education system, unaffordable health care, and corporate corruption running amok have all been in the news. What's going on here? What do all of these have in common?
"Inadequ... Read >
25th May 2007
Teen driving is a big concern for parents everywhere. But when one school saw a sharp increase in the number of fatal accidents involving teen drivers, parents came together to share their ideas about keeping teens safe on the road.
The fact is that... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan03rd May 2007
Are you a discouraged student? Do you think that teachers or other students perceive you as dumb and a failure? What others say about you is not as important as how you feel about yourself. Don't let others define you. Find your own limits and discover fr... Read >
26th April 2007
I must tell you what Granddad told to a young kid, who always hung on to every word he said. When the rivers and lakes were frozen in Edmonton, the poor people who could not afford ice skates, would grow their toenails and curl them under their feet to us... Read >
Author: Ralph Morton18th April 2007
“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty “
– Winston Churchill
An optimist, when faced with a problem, tends to find the upside to the situation and starts figuring out ways to so... Read >
Author: Lawrence02nd April 2007
“You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” Winston Churchill wrote these words to express the idea, that to a certain extent, giving defines who we are as individuals.
Let me share four of my insights with you about how... Read >
Author: Randall Stewart15th March 2007
The definition of primates places them in the category of mammals, which includes humans, apes, lemurs and monkeys. It ranges from lemurs, which bear no resemblance to us, to chimpanzees, which are our closest non-human relatives. The sizes of primates va... Read >
Author: Clint Jhonson29th January 2007
Self Motivation Tip No. 1 - The principle of Simultaneity of Cause and Effect
The principle of Simultaneity of Cause and Effect means that although there may be a lapse of time before effect is manifest, what matters most is the continued effort in la... Read >
Author: Pal Charmant24th January 2007
Have you ever wondered who made the top one hundred important people in the twentieth century? What made them famous? How did they do it? You’ll learn about ten luminaries that are listed in Time Magazine’s “Most Important People of the Century”. ... Read >
Author: Keith Valentine19th January 2007
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” Sir Winston Churchill
Adversity is one of those words that when we hear it or it comes our way our inclination is to run and hide from it... Read >
Author: Chuck Gallagher13th January 2007
A recent survey indicated that nearly 30% of American parents are seriously considering homeschooling their children rather than sending them to school. Home schooling is a different way of education for many parents. It allows children to be educated at ... Read >
Author: Ricky Lim05th January 2007
"Two story brick traditional with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, island kitchen, and large deck!" Sound familiar? We often talk about houses in terms of room count, along with a list of finishes, such as tile floors, granite counters, or faux paint. While thi... Read >
Author: Roselind Hejl14th December 2006
Have you ever wondered who made the top one hundred important people in the twentieth century? What made them famous? How did they do it? You’ll learn about ten luminaries that are listed in Time Magazine’s “Most Important People of the Century”. ... Read >
Author: Keith J. Valentine30th November 2006
Writers like to quote the classics and the famous. Often, though, through misinformation or poor research, they end up misquoting—and sometimes misinforming. In some cases, they attribute a statement to someone who never made it. Because they’ve heard... Read >
Author: Bill Moore19th November 2006
The thing with us Personal Development types is, we're always talking about creating our best life.
Success.
Whatever that is.
We know that success is represented by different things for different people, but society teaches us that success is ty... Read >
Author: Craig Harper06th November 2006
Is it possible to summarise success in a few words? What can I offer to all those individuals who so often stop and ask what one piece of advice I can give regarding high achievement? Here it is then in six words. The shortest seminar I can give you. Caps... Read >
Author: Dan Floros08th August 2006
A selection of observations about bubbly from the great and the good
"my only regret in life is that I didn't drink enough champagne"
John Maynard Keynes
"there comes a time in every woman's life when the only thing that helps is a glass of Champa... Read >
Author: Paul Medhurst31st July 2006
Get Blitzed with Blitz Spirit
Blitz Spirit came about one drunken night (or was it day?) on a European holiday where we saw too many naff British t-shirts that didn't do much for our national image. So we decided to start designing T-shirts that make a... Read >
Author: Chris Frostt22nd July 2006
Copyright 2006 Donovan Baldwin
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -- Thomas A. Edison
What do these people have in common? Walt Disney, Winston Churchill, Thomas Edison, Abraham Lincoln, Jo... Read >
Author: Donovan Baldwin22nd July 2006
In the epic classic book and movie, Ben-Hur, the main character, Judah Ben-Hur, through an accident and tragic misunderstanding is arrested and sold to work in the mines by the Roman authorities. Despite going from the son of a wealthy family to slave, Be... Read >
Author: Richard Kimball28th June 2006
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article in its entirety, electronically, or in print free
of charge, as long as you include my full signature file
for ezines, and my Web site address(http://www.schrift.com)
in hyperlink for o... Read >
Author: Sandra Schrift09th June 2006
Copyright 2006 Lisabeth Protherough
Mastermind groups are a great and easy way for students to boost their grades. They help both you and others at the same time. You need to find a group of like-minded students who are prepared to share their current... Read >
Author: Lisabeth Protherough20th May 2006
Sir Winston Lenard Spencer is born 1874. After an experience of many years he reaches the appointment of Prime Minister of Great Britain twice (1940-1945, 1951-1955). Since 1900 he is a Member of Parliament of the Tory party but not for a long time. Since... Read >
Author: Vga Agp30th April 2006
With so many young people trying to work from home on the Internet it is amazing just how many of them really do not have the slightest idea, of the workload they have gotten themselves into. Many of these people did not even sit down and assess what it i... Read >
Author: James Biscardi30th April 2006
With so many young people trying to work from home on the Internet it is amazing just how many of them really do not have the slightest idea, of the workload they have gotten themselves into. Many of these people did not even sit down and assess what it i... Read >
Author: James Biscardi30th April 2006
ADD affects roughly about 4 to 6 percent of the whole U.S. population.
What's interesting is the fact that the minor percentage of population actually affected by this disability includes some of the most successful inventors, pioneers, self-made bill... Read >
Author: Ray Smith25th April 2006
Balancing home and work for home business
With so many young people trying to work from home on the Internet it is amazing just how many of them really do not have the slightest idea, of the workload they have gotten themselves into. Many of these peop... Read >
Author: Mitch Ripke14th April 2006
PERMISSION TO REPUBLISH: This article may be republished in newsletters and on web sites provided attribution is provided to the author, and it appears with the included copyright, resource box and live web site link. Email notice of intent to publish is... Read >
Author: Brent Filson01st April 2006
Have you ever wished that you had a big, impressive vocabulary? Increasing your vocabulary can be fun and easy, and you'll become smarter too. It doesn't take a lot of time to build an impressive vocabulary just a few minutes a day!
If you want to ... Read >
Author: Royane Real14th March 2006
If you could be anything and do anything, who would you be and what would you do?
Most people do not recognize the power available to them in their own mind. Winston Churchill once said: "Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference."
He s... Read >
Author: Deanna Mascle05th March 2006
Copyright 2006 Peter Woodhead
This is the fourth article in a series about the history of advertising.
The previous article outlined how marketing greats, John E.Kennedy and Claude Hopkins made their impact in the world of advertising.
They both ... Read >
Author: Peter Woodhead02nd March 2006
There is a mystery about how leaders become leaders. Some people are born with all the right qualifications but don't make it. Others are born into very lowly positions and rise to lead millions.
It is hard not to conclude that there is no simple, one-... Read >
Author: Eric Garner19th February 2006
Sir Winston Churchill once observed that Americans and the British are 'a common people divided by a common language' ...
Never was that as true as when describing the Cockneys.
You've certainly heard their accent, made famous in everything from mov... Read >
Author: J Square Humboldt09th February 2006
Business Creativity is one of the little treasures Dr. YKK has put together in his quotes series. Dr. YKK has collected insights, observations and thoughts about business creativity from respected business leaders around the globe that will "unzip your mi... Read >
Author: Penmarin Books25th January 2006
Welcome to the first issue of "Real-Estate Investing Now".
Everyone has to start somewhere and I started by reading
all of the existing books; buying seminars and C.D.'s. My first deal
used creative financing and we purchased a house worth $65,0... Read >
Author: Rick Leonhardt01st January 2006
Success Training Secrets- The Success Power Found in the word Failure
by Doug Firebaugh
"Success is the ability to go from one Failure to another without the loss of Enthusiasm."
Winston Churchill.
Ugh.
The word failure turns most people'... Read >
Author: Doug Firebaugh01st January 2006
Success Training Secrets- The Success Power Found in the word Failure
by Doug Firebaugh
"Success is the ability to go from one Failure to another without the loss of Enthusiasm."
Winston Churchill.
Ugh.
The word failure turns most people'... Read >
Author: Doug Firebaugh20th December 2005
Copyright 2005 John Halderman
Are you willing to fail to the point of success?
No! Well you should be.
Failure is what leads to success; it is proof of action. All your efforts that lead to failure should be praised and rewarded, for they are mo... Read >
Author: John Halderman15th December 2005
How Do You Deal With Adversity
"We shall draw from the heart of suffering itself the means of inspiration and survival."
~ Winston Churchill
I remember reading some time ago about a study of longevity in humans. There has been a large body of scien... Read >
Author: Deanna Mascle17th November 2005
Uganda is a beautiful country with an impressive people. This is one of my favourite countries in all of Africa. The people of Uganda have survived the troubles of 1967-86 period and emerged standing upright and wearing a smile. In that short period, the ... Read >
Author: Andrew Muigai16th November 2005
As we grow, we do so in fits and starts, lurching forward then back, sometimes looking more like clowns than seekers.
Winston Churchill wrote: "Man will occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of the time he will pick himself up and continue on ... Read >
Author: Charles Burke27th September 2005
Do you know what one of the key secrets of success is - what
makes people successful in business, sport or any other
aspect of their lives?
Let me come back to that in a minute.
Ever since I discovered that I wasn't invincible and that my
body woul... Read >
Author: Alan Fairweather27th July 2005
You have probably had the experience of listening to a
speaker who, even if you did not agree with that person's message, caused you to think, "this is an outstanding speaker." That speaker was probably using certain rhetorical devices that touched an in... Read >
Author: Larry Tracy06th May 2005
With the Internet beginning to stand up and be counted as an online business medium, many are beginning to realize that selling online is not only possible, but very profitable. People are seeking ways to improve their sales technique online and close on ... Read >
Author: Steve Jackson03rd May 2005
Beaming data to the moonit sounds intriguing, but is it really the answer to offsite backup?
Dozens of businesses were unable to recover from 9/11. Having all of their files and backup data in one location added incredible economic damage to the alrea... Read >
Author: Tom LeBaron07th April 2005
If you want to be a great communicator, do you need to have a great vocabulary? Not necessarily!
You might be very surprised to learn that a really big vocabulary is not required in order to express yourself and to move others.
Some of the most d... Read >
Author: Royane Real
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