Tips For Personal Success » happiness http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com Tips For Achieving Your Personal Success Goals Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:19:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Today’s My Birthday How About Some Self Help Gifts? http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/belief/todays-my-birthday-how-about-some-self-help-gifts/ http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/belief/todays-my-birthday-how-about-some-self-help-gifts/#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:17:47 +0000 admin http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/?p=563 “Marriage is the alliance of two people, one of whom never remembers birthdays and the other never forgets them.” – Ogden Nash (1902 – 1971)

Today is the day I turn 55 years young and I have more than 300 fr.ee gifts for you today. But more about that in a minute.

I want to talk to you for a minute about measuring your level of personal success. There are a lot of ways to do it. Money, fame, professional awards are all ways to keep score and track how you’re doing. However, there are better ways. Ways that are much more meaningful and significant. This morning my wife gave me a birthday that really made my day. No, it wasn’t the pretty picture or the “Hallmark” verse. It was the signature. Just a few words.

“Thanks for being the man you are.

Love ,
Joan”

After 23 years she’s still definitely a keeper! No doubt I’m truly blessed. So, if you don’t mind – I’m going to spend my day feeling smug and assume I did something right;-)

Oh yea, I almost forgot your 300 gifts. Well truthfully, there not all from me. There’s a great, unique “Self Help Giveaway” that launched today. These are brought to you courtesy of a pair of my favorite marketers who are running a massive “mind and body” self improvement giveaway right now:

http://selfhelpgiftsgiveaway.com

The Self Help Gifts Giveaway event is definitely one of the better giveaways that I have seen recently, and I think you will really enjoy what they have to offer. Here’s a little tip, I set up a folder on my computer desktop to download all the gifts I was interested in. Then later I can go back I can actually find what I downloaded.

Well, I need to get ready for an engagement party for niece. Make it a great weekend and make sure to get your self help gifts!

=> http://selfhelpgiftsgiveaway.com

Wishing you a larger life,
Coach Bill

P.S. My buddy Mike Paetzold’s “Saturday Seven” sale is only good till Monday. So check out his “Get Success Results” now for only 7 bucks…

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]]> http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/belief/todays-my-birthday-how-about-some-self-help-gifts/feed/ 0 Man – Am I Ever Psyched To Take Action http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/belief/man-am-i-ever-psyched-to-take-action/ http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/belief/man-am-i-ever-psyched-to-take-action/#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 01:12:20 +0000 admin http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/?p=539 “Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.” Conrad Hilton

You Gotta Take Action



I’m going to be flying out of Albany International airport tomorrow to Wilmington, North Carolina. But I’ll get back to that in just a minute.

I recently had one of the saddest conversations with a mentoring client I’ve ever had. The social economic currents were really spinning this person around in circles. Uncertainty and fear were stopping this person from going on the offensive and accomplishing anything useful.

Well Bill, there really is some scary stuff going on!

Yes, I there is. But you still need to act, your actions are your choice and within your control.  I know you’ve heard it before but many of the world’s great fortune’s were made during bad economic times.  Personal success requires action!

The saddest epitaph for any tombstone says:
“could have, might have and should have, but never did“.

Oh, almost forgot! I’m so psyched because I’m flying out to meet my brand new grandson, Tyler. All 8 pounds 5 ounces of him. We’ll talk again when I get back next week.

Wishing you a larger life,
BB

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“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” – Henry David Thoreau (1817 – 1862)

Personal Success Benefits

When you’re thinking about your goals and objectives, visualize the benefits that will come from accomplishing them. Focusing on benefits, rather than the goals themselves will help you to understand how accomplishing your goals will palpably improve your life.

For example, when you think about a goal, you might consider:

1.How accomplishing it will make you feel
2.How accomplishing it will improve your business
3.How accomplishing it will make you richer
4.How accomplishing it will your schedule freer, so that you have more free time to spend with your family

Focusing on these benefits will help you develop a clearer, stronger motivation for accomplishing your goals.

Wishing you a larger life,
BB

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]]> http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/happiness/personal-success-requires-thinking-in-terms-of-benefits/feed/ 0 For Personal Success Remember The Little Things http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/happiness/for-personal-success-remember-the-little-things/ http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/happiness/for-personal-success-remember-the-little-things/#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:22:50 +0000 admin http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/?p=521 “It comes down to the way you treat people, … When you treat people with dignity and respect all the time, you can work through anything.” – John Bacon

Little things mean BIG things to other people.



During the course of daily lives, we forget that the little things that we do like a heart felt thank you, saying “hi” or “hello”, greeting someone “good day” or telling a work mate “hey, I love your haircut!” are simple things that can mean so much to other people. You can change a bad day to a tolerable one with one positive, friendly gesture.

When we appreciate others and the things they do, we are  also appreciated by others.  So do the little things, everyday.

BB

  • Little things mean BIG to other people. Sometimes, we don’t realize that the little things that we do like a pat on the back, saying “hi” or “hello”, greeting someone “good day” or telling Mr. Smith something like “hey, I love your tie!” are simple things that mean so much to other people. When we’re being appreciative about beautiful things around us and other people, we also become beautiful to them.

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]]> http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/happiness/for-personal-success-remember-the-little-things/feed/ 0 For Personal Success Think in Shades of Gray http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/happiness/for-personal-success-think-in-shades-of-gray/ http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/happiness/for-personal-success-think-in-shades-of-gray/#comments Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:02:35 +0000 admin http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/?p=517 “The more you know, the harder it is to take decisive action. Once you become informed, you start seeing complexities and shades of gray. You realize that nothing is as clear and simple as it first appears. Ultimately, knowledge is paralyzing.” – Bill Watterson (1958 – ), Calvin & Hobbes (THERE’S TREASURE EVERYWHERE)

When we think about goals, we either think in terms of all or nothing “either I will accomplish this goal in one week or I will never accomplish it at all.” Unfortunately, things don’t always work out this way. More often then not, we’ll run into a snag when we attempt to accomplish goals; and we’ll need to reformulate our plans accordingly.

And this is precisely why it is important to think in terms of shades of gray, rather than black or white (success or failure). If things don’t work out this week, it’s okay. Take stock of your progress; and then figure out how you can do things differently over the course of, say, the next week to ensure that you don’t miss that goal again.

Wishing you a larger life,
BB

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]]> http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/happiness/for-personal-success-think-in-shades-of-gray/feed/ 0 Equation of Wealth (Bob Proctor’s student leaks the formula) http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/belief/equation-of-wealth-bob-proctor%e2%80%99s-student-leaks-the-formula/ http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/belief/equation-of-wealth-bob-proctor%e2%80%99s-student-leaks-the-formula/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 02:34:05 +0000 admin http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/?p=511 It’s OK to admit it, wealth is important to you.

So you’ve tried positive thinking. Maybe you even have a vision board. But for some reason,you just can’t seem to
unlock that “tap of wealth” using the Law of Attraction.

Is there an ingredient you’re missing?

It seems not. At least, not according to Brian Wong, successful entrepreneur and student of Bob Proctor.
According to my friend Brian, most of us already KNOW the ingredients needed to attract wealth. But,
in the same way a recipe is useless if you only have the ingredients and not the instructions, a recipe for
wealth is pretty much useless if you only have the ingredients but not the equation.

Brian is going to leak out the equation soon in his upcoming webinar.  I’d reserve your spot before it gets full.

You can register here now: wealth webinar

See you there!
BB

The webinar is happening March 25th, so register your spot quickly.

wealth webinar

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]]> http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/belief/equation-of-wealth-bob-proctor%e2%80%99s-student-leaks-the-formula/feed/ 0 Dealing With Uncertainty http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/happiness/dealing-with-uncertainty/ http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/happiness/dealing-with-uncertainty/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:15:39 +0000 admin http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/?p=494 “The greatest loss of time is delay and expectation, which depend upon the future. We let go the present, which we have in our power, and look forward to that which depends upon chance, and so relinquish a certainty for an uncertainty.” – Seneca (5 BC – 65 AD)

What’s This Uncertainty About?

Well, according to Seneca uncertainty has been with the human race for quite some time. Where’s this uncertainty come from? Fear about the future? Fear of the unknown almost always cause stress. However, experts estimate that at least 90% of the things we worry about never come true! Yet, how much time and energy do we waste worrying about what may never come?

If you’re feeling anxious or worried about what might happen, use these tips to help alleviate your fear and stress:

Avoid worrying about the “What ifs.”

Instead of sitting around imagining all the bad scenarios that could possibly happen, funnel your energy into taking action to improve your situation, find a solution to your challenge, or work around the problem.

Adopt an optimistic attitude.

Redirect your thoughts so you vividly imagine good outcomes. It’s a funny thing, but expecting good outcomes more often results in the positive outcomes you desire!

Live in the moment.

As mentioned earlier in these posts, when you’re focused on this moment, worries about the future just don’t exist.

Wishing you and yours a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!
BB

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Exercise is paramount to optimum health. Exercising not only burns off excess calories, but it also rushes extra oxygen throughout your body and brain to help in cell function, which keeps your heart, circulatory system, lungs, and muscles in shape.
Exercise releases stress and helps you maintain a healthy metabolism. It warms you up in the winter and makes you look good all year round!

So exercise not only prevents stress, but also helps eliminate it. If you exercise at least 3 times per week, it’ll help you combat stress.
Strive to be active whenever you can: take the stairs instead of elevators, go for a walk with your friends, and play with your kids. The goal is to keep moving and enjoy a healthy lifestyle!

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]]> http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/preparation/exercise-to-reduce-health-stress/feed/ 1 How To Handle Conflict For Personal Success http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/happiness/how-to-handle-conflict-for-personal-success/ http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/happiness/how-to-handle-conflict-for-personal-success/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:02:39 +0000 admin http://tipsforpersonalsuccess.com/?p=479

“Heat and animosity, contest and conflict, may sharpen the wits, although they rarely do; they never strengthen the understanding, clear the perspicacity, guide the judgment, or improve the heart.” – Walter Savage Landor

Today’s tip for personal success concerns unresolved conflicts. These conflicts can be a constant source of stress and distraction. Are you harboring anger or resentment against a loved one, friend, or co-worker? It’s time to learn how to let it go!

Use these personal success tips to eliminate this type of stress:

1.  Bring it out into the open. If you’re hurt, let the other person know. It’s possible that they’re unaware of how the event affected you. Once it’s out in the open, try to resolve it together.

2.  Express your emotions creatively. Write your thoughts in a journal or release your negative emotions in a creative outlet like painting, composing music, dancing, or other activities.

3.  Put it in perspective. There are much worse things that have or could have happened, right? Be thankful it wasn’t worse.

4.  Forgive them.  Yes them, holding onto this negativity and conflict has hurt only you. Refuse to let it affect your life any further. Forgive them, let it go, and move on with your life free from this stress. If the other party isn’t willing to forgive, that’s not of your concern. Once you forgive, move on.

5.  Here are some daily affirmations you can repeat assist  you in healing  from stress due to conflict:

  • I let go of the anger inside me and I feel free.
  • I sincerely forgive others.
  • I am strong enough to overcome any negativity.

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We had a little health scare in the Becker household (everyone’s OK, thanks for asking) Wednesday. Since our family physician was away on vacation, we ended up in the emergency room. It was the usual drill, health insurance info, blood work, x-rays, awaiting results, working to the top triage queue, finally leaving after 8 hours.

As it happened, I had a copy of  Peaks and Valleys: Making Good And Bad Times Work For You–At Work And In Life by Spencer Johnson, M.D. in my bag. I took advantage of the “wait time” to do a little reading.  “Peaks and Valleys” is a great little (101 pages) book which I recommend highly.

Let me share a favorite passage from the book which is “Make Reality Your Friend”. As I sat waiting for my wife to return from a CAT scan, I tried to ascertain the reality of our situation. The reality was that Joan and I were tied of the process, but in truth things weren’t so bad. A group of skilled professionals were working to find the problem and get it fixed. Due to that effort, we found out her condition was not life threatening, treatment was straight forward and both of us walked out under our own power. None the worst for the wear.

Wishing you a larger life,
BB

P.S. Bob Proctor of the movie “The Secret” has a great new program that can change your life in only 6 Minutes A Day. You can check it out at : http://sixminutestosuccess.com

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