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Recession Proof – What State are You in? Daily Inspiration #5

February 4, 2010

Anais Nin said:
Life is a process of becoming, a combination of states we have to go through. Where people fail is that they wish to elect a state and remain in it. This is a kind of death.
So today I’m going to ask you “What state are you living in?”
As a global nomad who has [...]

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Why Do We Distrust Ourselves? Daily Inspiration #4

February 3, 2010

Honestly, how many times can you say you have been on the verge of something great, and when it is just within your reach, something within you holds you back? You can experience it as questions popping up in your head, “do you really want to do this,” or “can you handle it?” The issue [...]

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How to Get Your Mojo Back

February 2, 2010

By Patrice Dickey, Guest Writer for The Fearless Factor
Your Guide to the Life You Love
http://www.PatriceDickey.com
It was the darkest days of World War II, the Battle of Britain, London was strafed and bombed nightly by Hitler’s Luftwaffe–and the people were so afraid.
But history was about to experience the major, world-changing impact of one individual who saw [...]

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Are You A Risk Taker? Daily Inspiration #3

February 1, 2010

There are any number of things that put us on edge, make us feel insecure, worry or create havoc in our lives. We deal with them….or don’t.
Everything we do involves some elements of RISK. I call it Respect Your Intention and Show Kourage.
In my Daily Inspiration #3 today…. Sally Ride, American astronaut said:
All adventures, especially [...]

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“Listen to the passion of your soul…” Daily Inspiration #2

January 26, 2010

We all have passions in life. Mine include singing, cooking, speaking, coaching and writing. I also love hiking the mountains of the Western states, and traveling the globe. In fact, I’d say my entire life is a statement about my passions.
In today’s quote from Sylvana Rossetti she says:
Listen to the passion of your soul, set [...]

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No One Becomes Something Overnight: Daily Inspiration #1

January 25, 2010

Do you believe in overnight success? We all know that those who look like they’ve achieved something overnight. But it’s more likely they have been working hard in a quiet way until suddenly the world takes notice, then…..voila!
If you think you’re not achieving your goals or your life if just passing you by and no [...]

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How to Cold-Call and Get Results

January 20, 2010

@LexieLue76 and I have been twittering, about #whatareyouafraidof.
She and I totally share the same fear of not having the courage to call up new clients, job prospects, whatever, in order to get the “YES” we need.
I found this article: Cold Calling Tips which is kind of long, but here is the major take home lesson [...]

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What Are You Afraid Of?

January 19, 2010

Last week, I spoke to a select group of Women In Communication members in downtown Manhattan. Here is what they had to say in response to the most poignant question of 2010: what are you afraid of?
“My fear is just when will I be able to find a job. It’s that fear of rejection. How [...]

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10 Ways You Can Increase The Benefits of Networking

January 17, 2010

Why do you network? Is it because you want more friends, or is it because you’re hoping to make some money? It’s probably the latter. Everyone wants a piece of something.
But have you ever felt that networking was a waste of time? In the early days of building my business I did. You go out [...]

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The Gift to See Ourselves as Others See Us

January 15, 2010

Scottish poet Robert Burns wrote: “O’ if God the gift to gie us, to see ourselves as others see us.”
Wish that we could. We could save ourselves a lot of heartache. Most of us have no idea what we’re looking at when we look in the mirror because it comes with many [...]

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Traveling Light: How to Get Rid of Emotional Baggage

January 11, 2010

“Your destiny reveals itself when you confront your fear and make conscious choices.”
-The Fearless Factor
What are you willing to leave behind?
Everyone has suitcases, trunks, and closets full of stories. You carry this weight to show you have gained experience, so you can justify why you feel the way you do, and stop yourself from moving [...]

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Fall down seven times, get up eight. -Chinese proverb

January 7, 2010

Life is imperfect. You will never get it 100% right, no matter how hard you work, how much you study, or how much you are willing to sacrifice. There will always be inconsistencies. We call them mistakes and we live our lives in limitation because we are afraid of making them. But the gifts [...]

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Are You Being Smart or Dumb About Your Goals for the Future?

January 6, 2010

As you approach the new year full of anticipation for what’s next, keep in mind that setting goals without action is only wishful thinking and you must have a plan of action to succeed.
So let’s talk about getting S.M.A.R.T.
SMART goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and timely.

Specific: What are your goals? What would you like [...]

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