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Accidental Millionaire – the Next Chapter

It was a room filled with about 300 networking engineers.  True geeks, that’s for sure.  I was there in the room to deliver a training to these high-level engineers about a subject they all loved – TCP/IP. As the ...READ»

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What happens when you “What if?”

It was 3:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, and I was walking out of the movie theater with a giant knot in the pit of my stomach. I had just seen the movie “2012″.READ»

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Who’s in charge?

I used to think that getting things done was all “mind over matter”, but not now. You see, you already have inside of you all of the resources you need to get what you want, change what you want and be who you want. (I know, it’s sometimes hard to believe, but it’s true).READ»

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“Something’s got to change….”

Every year about this time, I start thinking about what my theme word will be for next year. Then, in December, I will take the last 2 weeks and reflect, review and clean up whatever I need to in order to keep thing rolling.READ»

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3 Tips to Getting More Done with Less Stress

Feeling like you can’t get it all done? Tired of losing phone messages? Too much to do every day?READ»

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Living Your Purpose and Mission – A Three Step Plan

Are you living your purpose? Do you know your mission? “What am I here for? What is my purpose, in this lifetime?” You may be asking yourself these questions. More and more people are these days. READ»

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What do you want?

“What do you want?” I call this the four words that move you forward. I find that most people have never really taken the time to sit down and ask themselves this question, and then not only see themselves with what it is they really want, but imagine their future with no limits. Can you do it?READ»

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Fear

Let’s take a close look at the concept of fear. Not fun, you say? Fear isn’t your problem, you say? Are you sure? Or is that denial talking? READ»

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Frustration, Confusion and Fear…oh my!

Just got off the phone with a consulting client who has restructured the people in her business to be aligned with the appropriate job. (Honestly, if I only did one thing all day, it would be style and values testing because it makes people understand their relationships so well!)READ»

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Stay on Target

Some days, you just wake up apathetic or discouraged, for what could be no reason at all. Oh sure, there’s always some reason, but it’s probably not at all what you think. I mean, there are so many blessings to count, so much goodness around but sometimes you just have to let yourself feel poopy for a little bit before you move on.READ»

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The meaning of pain

“My neck hurts.” It was a simple statement, one that told me everything I needed to know about his life. He literally had a “pain in the neck” situation going on at work, and it showed up as a physical pain. When I first got my master certification in NLP and hypnosis, I was instantly drawn to a different type of coaching – working through emotions by working through pain.READ»

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5 Ways to Unlock Your Potential

This is an interesting time to be alive. While it seems on the outside like chaos, I am seeing things in a different way. The way I see it, lots of people are getting more of what they really want by getting a big and unexpected push. You might be scratching your head right now and saying to yourself “that gal is crazy – totally nuts”. I know it must seem that way but keep reading – you might find a nugget in there somewhere.READ»

Million Dollar Thinking Habits

What is a million dollar thinker, anyway? Million dollar thinkers think about things like money and making decisions in a different way from the average person, using both the conscious and the subconscious mind.READ»

5 Steps to Create Solid, Powerful Goals

You know where you want to go, but how do you get there? You may find that making some decisions is easier than others. What do you do first? How long will it take? Will you need help getting there? How do you decide what’s right for you?READ»

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Knowing Your Strengths and Weaknesses

Everywhere I looked, I saw more work to do, and the longer I looked at it, the more overwhelmed I became. Finally, I burst into tears. “Why can’t I just figure out a system for all of this paper?” I said to myself. Here I was, an intelligent woman, and I could not figure out how to set up a filing system. I felt stupid.READ»

10 Things I Learned On The Way to 10,000 (Twitter Followers)

While some have said I’m some kind of Twitter expert, let me tell you a little secret: a few months ago I had zero plans (yes ZERO) to use social media. I found it to be confusing, overwhelming and frankly not much fun. While I may have figured a few things out, in no way do I see myself as a guru of any kind. That’s why I wanted to share with you today some of the things I learned on the way to my first 10,000 followers:READ»

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How Do I Keep My Plate Clear and Stay Frazzle–Free?

Q: Tony asks, “What is your best method of keeping your plate from getting so full, you feel frazzled?” A: That is a great question. There are a lot of different ways to simplify your systems so you don’t feel frazzled, but let me give you a really quick method to manage everything that’s on your plate. READ»

Manifesting Made Easy

Manifesting has become a popular buzzword within the metaphysical community and with “The Secret” being so popular, it has made its way into more of the mainstream. What does it mean to you? Making your dream a reality? Yes, absolutely. But, how – that’s the question. Lots of people would like to find the answer. READ»

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10 Ways to Get More Done with Less Stress

When it comes to getting things done in your business, do you find yourself drowning in overwhelm? Do you feel frustrated or confused by trying to figure out where to start or what comes next? Is procrastination the default for handling your stress? It doesn’t have to be that way.READ»

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Are bad employees ruining your business?

It’s a brand new day.  You wake up after a great night’s sleep and get ready for work.  You have objectives to meet, deadlines approaching and meetings scheduled which will make for a very full day.  After a quick ...READ»

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7 Keys to a Successful Life

Much has been written on what it takes to win the game of life. A lifetime of experience says it’s not as complicated as most people make it. Here’s my list. Take what you want. 1. You can’t succeed alone. Every story of success ...READ»

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A New Twist on Boosting Self-Confidence

She sat on the floor amongst a pile of papers and cried.  Everywhere she looked, something needed to be done.  Bills were stacked, envelopes strewn about, unopened cards and grocery receipts cluttered the room.  All she ...READ»

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5 Things You Must Know About Sudden Success

These are very interesting times.  The world seems to be polarized - truly feast or famine.  Businesses are going under and the cries of “the economic crisis” ripple through the planet like waves ripple out when you ...READ»

Sharing Ideas and Information

Hello. My name is Douglas Ernst. On behalf of my colleagues and me, thank you to everyone that has contributed to our successes, and growth – both personal and professional!   The goal of this blog is to share the ...READ»

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