Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli wrote, “I've brought myself by long meditation to the conviction that a human being with a settled purpose must accomplish it.” Every human being has a sett

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   Never say Never and Don't Give Up! If you are turned down from an opportunity for the standard reasons, "You don't have any experience"; "You are overqualified"; and "This is not a goo

The legendary Dr. Stephen Covey’s book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People changed how many people approached their personal and professional lives. I know it changed mine. Recently, I had my youngest son read the teenager’s version by Sean Covey with the expectation that it will h

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   Aaahhhh! Spring is finally here! The green leaves are arriving, the flowers are sprouting, and the Robins are building their new nests and laying their beautiful blue eggs. However, in order for all of this t

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   Who hasn’t at some point started the year with the intention of accomplishing a goal by doing something differently than they did the year before? However, as the days turn into weeks and the weeks into m

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   What does it mean to be? What is being? How are you who you are? Also, how do you know who you are? There is no way to be who you are if you don't take action to be who you are. Who you are comes from delibera

You can pat yourself on the back for having successfully completed your Fall Semester. Now it’s time to spring into action and make this semester even better than the last in all aspects of your campus life. The following 3 steps will help you create positive momentum to ensure that

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   Have you ever woke up motivated and charged to take on the world, however, by the end of the day you wanted to pull your hair out? We all at one point or another have woken up motivated. The million dollar qu

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   Premeditated Life: Creating Passion "Getting the Most Out of Life"   There is a wonderful lesson to learn from having a Global Positioning System in the car or on your smart phone. When you ac

You are fast approaching an exciting start to the next phase of your life. Your college experience is about to begin! Narrowing down the “best-fit” college for you can be a challenging yet rewarding task. As you make this important decision, keep the following three considerations

How to Recognize and Take Action on Your Most Important Entrepreneurial Goals At any given time, budding entrepreneurs are sprouting up daily. According to the Small Business Administration, there are about 600,000 new business started annually. With the economy in a state of flux, downt

We enter grade school and are immediately immersed into the world of Mathematics, English, and Science. We spend our years in school learning about Socrates and Einstein, and graduate with a diploma of achievement. On our quest to accumulate knowledge and become well-rounded individuals, howev

  Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   Fear can be a major obstacle to achieving success in both your personal and professional lives. Many people become paralyzed by fear, allowing it to prevent them from moving forward with their hopes and

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   Now is a great time for you to take action in your life. Are you aware of the things that are holding you back from moving forward? Any circumstance that keeps you from fulfilling your purpose is a distraction.

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   How old are you right now? 25, 35, 45, Older? No matter your age, now is the perfect time to re-boot your life. I’m sure you recognize the term re-boot if you’ve ever used a computer. Every now and

1. Referrals are your number one lead generator, set up a Referral Program now. Begin asking your current and standing customers/clients for referrals, right now! Never ask for a referral until after your client has confirmed you have delivered value, quality knowledge and/or desired outcomes

When you think of a leader what do you initially think of? Do you think of a person that is a great delegator, a great communicator, and an inspirer? Well one of the most underrated qualities of a great leader is humility. I am sorry that I said the bad “H” word, but it is true. W

It has been said, "Everything happens for a reason." The same is definitely true when it comes to financial freedom. Everyone has a personal definition of what financial freedom means to them. For some, it could be a million dollars and for others it could be just getting the

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   So you find yourself in a space where your bad relationship is now behind you. What next? A common temptation that some people face when moving beyond a toxic relationship is the urge to look back or dwell on wh

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   This month perhaps you and countless of others around the globe will take part in an annual event marking the New Year. In addition to the countdown and singing “Auld Lang Syne,” you may find yourself

Several years ago I decided to make some changes in my life as I approached the milestone age of 50. I couldn’t believe it. It was almost a year before that but I thought I should get a running start. There were a few things that I wanted to put on the chopping block, that is to say it was

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   Everyone has doubts. Yet there are so many people who are plagued by them. This article will reveal a new way to work through and eventually release any pressing doubt you may have. By adjusting the way you per

Entrepreneurship can be one of the most rewarding endeavors a courageous person think of and can take on. Usually when people hear the word “entrepreneur” they immediately think of someone who is leading the pack, independence, freedom and success. While all of those positive thing

 Are Your Personal or Business Finances in Need of an eXtreme Makeover: Personal Finance EditionTM? Not satisfied with the current status of your finances? Do you desire or attempt to make changes but don’t get the end results you were hoping for? Statistics indicate that 40 &ndas

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   You must have the ability to visualize your dreams in order to achieve them. Without a solid plan and visualization, your goals become a daydream. Daydreams may be entertaining but they rarely produce long last

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   Ever wonder sometimes how you're going to make it to your dream, goal, or life destination? Whether you're going it alone or seemingly swimming upstream with your group, you can reset your motivational mindse

Have you ever witnessed someone under the age of 21 receive a text message? Within seconds of hearing the chirp notifying them of a text, their phone is open and their fingers are rattling away in response. For years, I fought the text messaging movement, believing it was impersonal and wo

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   There is a story that I tell to all my executive coaching clients. It’s an old story. One you heard as a child. A hare and a tortoise decided to race. The hare had the potential, but the tortoise had the

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   When most people hear the term “branding” the first thing that comes to their mind is a company's brand or style. What that company wants to look like or be known for. But what about you personally.

Have you ever known someone who turns over a new leaf of health and wellness and never looks back? How about someone who does the PUMP UP and fizzle out only days later? What makes the difference? Your motivation plays a HUGE role on whether you reach your goal or slide back to complacency

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   With the current economic downturn, work level stress is climbing, often manifesting itself in those particularly delightful, difficult behaviors at work — withholding, arguing, blocking, withdrawal, amon

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   While there are LOTS of articles and blog posts out on the web all about the importance of social networking, and the ‘how-to’ of social networking, it can become come quite overwhelming to grasp ex

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   As the New Year begins, do you find yourself feeling a little “flat” at work? A common challenge that employees face in the workplace is staying motivated and productive amidst common distractions

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   You’ve read self-help books, listened to podcasts, gone to seminars, or logged into online webinars. Coaches and trainers say, “Everything you need is right there inside you.” Yet, for some re

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   “Soulstar, oh you’ve come So far From where you started Don’t be afraid To let your light shine on the world” Although you may feel like you haven’t gotten to where you sh

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   Journaling, according to The Free Dictionary, means to keep a personal record of occurrences, experiences, and reflections on a regular basis. Journal themes Possible themes for journaling include dreams, an

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   "Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall." ~ Confucius Failing sucks. Think about it. You put your effort, sweat and tears into something. Your anticipation rises,

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   "Treasure the ones you love. Tomorrow is not promised. Cherish the time you have with the people who matter the most. Enjoy and appreciate them. Make time for them. Love is action." ~ Akiroq Brost

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   Have you noticed that two people can endure the same kind of suffering and react completely differently? For example, an employer can issue department-wide layoffs, and one employee will spend their time applyi

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved. If you work within an organization, chances are from time to time you may run into situations that have the potential for conflict. How you handle yourself is often the difference between getting what you want out of

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved. One very important part of improving your positioning in your industry is to become an expert in your field. Of course, you might say that is pretty sophomoric, Janice. Even so, I say maybe not. Here's why… E

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved. Creating a genuine connection with today's young people as an educator or caring adult can be challenging. Still, it can be done and is well worth doing. Here are five ways you can 'Be the 1' who genuinely connects w

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved. Volunteering as a board member for a nonprofit organization is a powerful way to give back. As a board member you join with like-minded people to make an impact in your community or on the world. You may join the boa

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved. In modern-day rhetoric, you will often hear the phrase "Heavy is the head that wears the crown." The original quote is from Shakespeare’s Henry IV, and it states “Uneasy lies the head that wea

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved. As human beings, we all have a need to feel appreciated in one way or another. The challenge that often occurs in the workplace with leaders of teams is not that they don’t understand the importance and value o

  "Be undeniably good. No marketing effort or social media buzzword can be a substitute for that." ~ Anthony Volodkin, founder of HypeMachine   At the end of the year, you notice people from retail stores anxiously conducting inventory. Taking inventory is also requir

  I joined a magic club 38 years ago and what I learned changed my public speaking approach forever. I was fresh out of college and excited about a career in teaching. As a professional working in education, I thought I was good at public speaking. I soon quickly learned that I was foo

Have you ever had someone seemingly take your challenges (problems) with a grain of salt? Maybe they looked at you as if to say, ‘Please! Is that all?’. I have. And it took everything in me not to start crying because I knew that they just ‘didn’t understand’. Or

Budapest, Hungary. October, 2009. It is a cold, rainy night. I go to the ATM to withdraw some foreign currency so that I can buy food and eat. The dreaded message appears: Insufficient Funds. No money = no food. Credit card maxed out. Defeated, I slumped down to the ground. Now, for the good

Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   Less than 15 percent of people who set New Year’s resolutions this year still remember what they are. So many people start the year off anew, filled with excitement and drive for change in their life. Th

From time to time, most of us experience moments of staleness in our relationships. The good news is that you don’t need David Copperfield-like magic to freshen things up. The most important consideration is to consciously practice measures to get you out of those dull relationship momen

Creating Passion ”Getting the Most Out of Life” There is a wonderful lesson to learn from having a Global Positioning System in the car or on your smart phone. When you activate the GPS it will login to find your current location. Based on your current location you choose or se

It has been said, "Everything happens for a reason." The same is definitely true when it comes to financial freedom. Everyone has a personal definition of what financial freedom means to them. For some, it could be a million dollars and for others it could be just getting the

  Fear can be a major obstacle to achieving success in both your personal and professional lives. Many people become paralyzed by fear, allowing it to prevent them from moving forward with their hopes and dreams. The following purposeful action steps will reduce your fears and give you

    Well the New Year is here and it’s time to take a look back at the past year and see what worked for us and what hasn't worked for us. Take a few minutes and look back at all the business and personal goals that you set for yourself last year and put a check mark next to each

 Are Your Personal or Business Finances in Need of an eXtreme Makeover: Personal Finance EditionTM? Not satisfied with the current status of your finances? Do you desire or attempt to make changes but don’t get the end results you were hoping for? Statistics indicate that 40 &ndas

As the New Year begins, do you find yourself feeling a little “flat” at work? A common challenge that employees face in the workplace is staying motivated and productive amidst common distractions such as, procrastination, co-worker back-stabbing, missed promotions, office goss

Have you ever woke up motivated and charged to take on the world, however, by the end of the day you wanted to pull your hair out? We all at one point or another have woken up motivated. The million dollar question is, “How do you stay motivated?” I present to you 21 proven

  Copyright © by MOTIVATION magazine.   All rights reserved.   "It takes a year to harvest a crop, ten years to see the full beauty of a tree, and fifty years to make a person." ~ Korean proverb   Svetlana Kim interviews Grand Master Jhoon Rhee 1-on