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Procrastination - The Symptom not the Cause
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| Procrastination is one of those buzz phrases that people use often, sometimes with a negative connotation, other times with a shrug and a laugh like it’s just the way it is and they are powerless to change it. Procrastination, itself, is never the issue though. It’s just the symptom. So, I always help my clients figure out what’s underneath the procrastinating behavior. This is where the real opportunity for change exists.
Here are some of the main causes of procrastination along with some steps you can take to eliminate the behavior – if you choose!
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The Dangers and Costs of Pride and Ego
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| Wise men and women are aware of the obstacles and challenges that stand between them and achievement of their goals and achievements. Discover the role that pride and ego play in your life successes and how increased awareness can make the difference for you. Read on... |
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How Playing Chinese Telephone Is Costing You Sales
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| Is your sales team engaged in playing Chinese Telephone? Read how this childhood game may be costing you sales. |
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How Far Can You Push A Talking Head
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| Let's talk about talking heads, and why adding one to your website might just be the smartness thing you've done since dumping the SUV and fast-food, and opting for hybrids and salads. Okay - perhaps that's asking too much, but you get the point. |
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Pay My Dues ~ Build Credibility
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| During a recent networking function, I had a great conversation about young professionals with an older gentleman—I’ll call him Bill—in the insurance sales industry. He mentioned how difficult it is to find young professionals willing to put time in and “pay their dues” – “they want to have it all without putting forth any effort.” |
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How to Sell Without Being a Salesperson
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| Not all "salespeople" are created equally. The caricature of a salesperson paints a pushy, manipulative, and insincere picture. The following article illustrates methods that are discordant with these attributes and offers a fresh image to be viewed through noble practice. |
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The Power of Positive Thinking
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| Just when you think you can't take any more, that's when positive thinking can save you. People tend to get caught up in negative thinking, and you must remember that -- Positive Thinking Yields Positive Results and Negative Thinking Yields Negative Results. This is a true-life story that you should remember whenever you find yourself thinking negative thoughts. |
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Sometimes You Want To Quit
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| When faced negative circumstances, many people simply give up. They let the disappointment and discouragement from the experience(s) take over and resign them to failure. Instead of looking ahead, they wallow in an endless sea of negative thought and negative emotions. Here's how to overcome your "bad times". |
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Eliminate the Negatives
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| Ever notice that all the folks with negative, small-minded attitudes always hang out together and all the successful, big-minded people hang out together as well? Coincidence? NO! Remove yourself from the negative crowd. Avoid negative people as much as possible. |
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Procrastination - The Symptom not the Cause
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| Procrastination is one of those buzz phrases that people use often, sometimes with a negative connotation, other times with a shrug and a laugh like it’s just the way it is and they are powerless to change it. Procrastination, itself, is never the issue though. It’s just the symptom. So, I always help my clients figure out what’s underneath the procrastinating behavior. This is where the real opportunity for change exists.
Here are some of the main causes of procrastination along with some steps you can take to eliminate the behavior – if you choose!
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Turn Negative Feedback to your advantage
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| We have all had negative feedback in the past and if we do not do something about it then it will continue to be negative. Why dont you change that? To find out how read on. |
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Six Tips For Turning Negative Thoughts Into Positive Ones
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| No matter how positive you are, there is probably at least one negative feeling or thought that creeps into your mind on a daily basis. Negative thoughts have many origins. They can develop from not feeling well, experiencing low self-esteem, or doubting one's self. Considering the fact that this happens to everyone, how do some people appear to be more successful at turning negative thoughts into positive ones before the negativity grows and becomes counterproductive? This article provides some tips on squelching negative thoughts before they have a chance to fester and erupt. |
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How to Confront Without Conflict
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| Whenever we think about conflict, we tend to think of it in a negative connotation. Yet conflict can be good. Here's why. Conflict fuels innovation. It helps take good ideas and make them great...
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3 Simple Ways For Leaving Negative Thoughts Behind
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| Having too many negative thoughts can be harmful to not only your mood, but also your mental welfare. If you let things continue on a downward slide for too long it can also start to have a negative effect on your general health. Do not despair, because there are some simple things that you can do to leave negative thoughts behind. |
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8 Be-Attitudes of Holding People Accountable
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| The phrase "We've got to hold our people accountable" is uttered in every organization every day. The sad thing is that, in most cases, it carries a negative connotation. It means, "We need to catch our people doing wrong things and tell them those behaviors are not acceptable."
I believe we can change the meaning of holding people accountable to one that is more balanced and not nearly as punitive. It is not just a matter of spin, it is a matter of attitude. I have a set of eight "Be-Attitudes" that can make a big difference if they are consistently applied.
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Business Blog Step 18 - Getting People to Recommend Your Blog
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| I could have used refer instead of recommend, but I prefer the concept of recommending which has a more positive connotation – and when someone recommends your Blog, that is a very positive thing. Recommending can be done in many ways including simply telling people about the blog, and the simplest way can often be the best! |
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