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Josh Hinds - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Josh Hinds - Speaker, writer and teacher on topics relating to personal and professional development.
He runs several personal/professional development sites, and a related newsletter called Let's Talk Motivation!
Josh is a firm believer that if one has the desire or dream strong enough, no matter what obstacles may be in the way, there’s almost always a work around to achieve success in that given area. The idea that there’s always a work around even ... [More]
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- Don't Buy Into the Silly Saying, "Leaders Are Born, Not Made"
[Self-Improvement:Leadership] Have you ever heard the saying; "Leaders are born, not made"? ... I have, and frankly I have to tell you it drives me absolutely NUTS every time I hear it. Why is that you ask? First off... Every single day our various branches of the military, countless businesses, schools, and other organizations are cranking out large numbers of folks -- who if you looked at their backgrounds would clearly not be labeled as "born leaders"...
- Choose Your Day's Perfect Ending
[Self-Improvement:Positive-Attitude] Contrary to popular opinion the second half of your day doesn't have to be determined by the first half. Yesterday while I was having a conversation with a friend of mine I was reminded of just how important keeping in mind that we have the ability to separate our day in two or more parts is...
- Networking - Developing Expert Status Through Writing Articles and Essays
[Writing-and-Speaking:Article-Marketing] I make no bones about it, I'm a raving fan of writing articles and essays. Particularly when it comes to writing on topics which relate to your given industry, or on things that are of interest to those who also operate in the industry you want to network within (i.e build strong connections). If you're thinking about passing on reading this, because you think you're not a writer, don't. I'll dispel the myth that it takes some magical formula to produce worthwhile content below...
- Getting Clear on What Success Means to You
[Self-Improvement:Success] If I were to ask you what your definition of success is could you answer it in a relatively quick fashion? Or would you do as so many do, fumble for an answer -- rattling off the common responses which tend to show up when one is asked this question.
- How We React is Our Choice - Dealing With Adversity and Life's Challenges
[Self-Improvement:Motivation] While it may be true that we can't always control what happens to us, we can always control how we react to what happens to us in life. Long before I started speaking, writing and coaching on personal development topics I was a student. In fact I'm still very much a student first.
- When You Can't Muster Up Massive Action
[Self-Improvement:Success] Have you ever noticed how often we hear the term, "take massive action"? Sure massive action is great, but it's also a bit relative from person to person isn't it? Plus, just think about the word itself. Doesn't it imply that it's going to be hard, or overly difficult to accomplish? This article makes the point that even the smallest of actions can put us on the path towards achieving success in our endeavors...
- Do You See the Positive Side of Things?
[Self-Improvement:Positive-Attitude] In life there are generally two ways of seeing things, we can choose to view them through negative or positive filters. The advice in this article focuses on staying in the frame of mind needed to succeed in your given endeavors.
- Count Your Daily Wins
[Self-Improvement:Success] It has been said that you and I tend to become what we think about most. If we believe this to be true doesn't it stand to reason that we would do well to take an active role as to what we allow to become our most dominant thoughts? This article includes advice on how to move yourself forward on your personal success journey.
- Thoughts Become Things... They Really Do!
[Self-Improvement:Success] Your dominant thoughts either move you towards or away from your goals and dreams. In this article I share advice on using vision boards and several other techniques that will be helpful along your success journey.
- Mission Statements, and Why You Need One
[Self-Improvement:Success] Advice on developing a mission statement and the importance it plays in achieving ones goals and dreams.
- Keep Your Goals In Plain View
[Self-Improvement:Goal-Setting] If there's one thing I can't stress enough, it is the importance of keeping your action steps (those daily tasks we use to get us closer to our overall goals) in plain view. You see, simply having recorded goals is not enough to assure you of success. You have to have regular sessions with yourself to review whether or not you are on your way towards achieving them.
- You've Got to Be Willing to be Uncomfortable Sometimes
[Self-Improvement:Motivation] I've heard it said before that if you want to be successful you've got to learn to be uncomfortable at times. I think there's a lot of truth in that statement. In this article I talk about overcoming self-imposed comfort zones and making your dream a reality.
- Using 3x5 Cards to Achieve Your Goals
[Self-Improvement:Goal-Setting] A common stumbling block I see standing in the way of most people otherwise reaching and achieving their goals is that they simply stop focusing on them or move on to other things. In this article I'll share a goal setting system to get you well on your way towards achieving your goals.
- How To Deal With Procrastination
[Self-Improvement:Motivation] Procrastination - why is it that some of us seem to struggle with getting things accomplished while others appear to make light work of their to do lists? ...
- How Do You Measure Success?
[Self-Improvement:Success] How do I know when I am successful? Boy, talk about the grandaddy of open ended questions eh? Please bear with me though as I believe we would all do well to give it some serious thought...
- Don't Cling So Tightly To The Past
[Self-Improvement:Attraction] With each new sunrise we are given the opportunity to start fresh and paint the canvas that is our life. Provided we are willing to acknowledge that we can do so...
- Strength In Numbers
[Self-Improvement:Success] There is great strength in numbers. Actively looking to include others in our own success is one way that will increase our level of achievement. This does not only apply if we're in business for ourselves. It reaches deep into many other areas of life as well.
- On Taking The Road Less Traveled
[Self-Improvement:Motivation] The road less traveled - I am certain you know the road I am referring to. It may very well be that you're on such a path now? It's rarely an easy one and often filled with those that make claims that things can't be done...
- Rainbows Always Follow The Rain
[Self-Improvement:Happiness] As you move through your day today do not lose sight of the fact that you have greatness in you. That's right, you have unique talents and gifts that all come together to make you the special person you are...
- Positives And Negatives Are Contagious
[Self-Improvement:Positive-Attitude] I'm a big believer that both positives and negativity can be contagious. Here's an example of what I mean. Say for instance that I'm feeling a bit stressed out or down in the dumps. If I am not careful or aware of what's going on, suddenly it appears that my entire day begins to take on this feeling.
- Don't Allow Outside Factors To Determine What You Think You Are Capable Of
[Self-Improvement:Success] Have you ever had the feeling that there were outside forces trying to somehow convince you that you're not capable of achieving the things you desire? They could be anything ranging from people, to past experiences, or even an IQ test taken years ago...
- The Power Of Ongoing Education and Applying What You Learn
[Self-Improvement:Success] "Readers are leaders"... If I had to guess I'd say that is not the first time you've heard that is it? I certainly hope not anyway :-) -- because I can assure you that if you were to search out the top folks in any given area, you would likely find that those at the top are generally very well studied on their given industry or area of expertise...
- Just One Big Puzzle
[Self-Improvement:Success] We are all a piece of a larger puzzle called life. If there is one thing that life has taught me through my experiences it is that we are but one piece of a much larger puzzle...
- Motivators... Catch People Doing Things Right
[Self-Improvement:Motivation] Do you know one of the best ways to motivate other people and get them involved? Here's a clue... It's not always as simple as quoting a passage from a motivational book or threatening to fire someone, or screaming at the top of your lungs about how incompetent they are...
- Build Your Motivational Muscles
[Self-Improvement:Motivation] Building up your motivational muscles - You see, I believe that just as we run, work-out, or exercise to build and condition our muscles and to get in good physical health, so can we condition our mental muscles...
- Find The Things That Are Most Important To You
[Self-Improvement] Find the things that are important to you and pursue them with vigor. We all have varying degrees as to what we believe to be most important to us...
- On Missed Opportunities
[Self-Improvement:Coaching] Missed Opportunities aren't all bad. If you're like most people you've had your share of missed opportunities. You know, those things you would like to have seen happen that for whatever reason just didn't quite seem to pan out. I know I have certainly had my fair share. Let me ask you this though, when was the last time that you looked at them in a positive light? ...
- Don't Just Check It Off -- Mark It Done
[Self-Improvement] Have you ever noticed that after we have finished a task, very often we feel the immediate need to literally strike that task off our to-do list...
- Look For The Win, Win!
[Self-Improvement:Success] Always be on the lookout for the win, win in all endeavors - I'm absolutely convinced that if we look hard enough at any given situation we can identify a win, win result in it. So what's the big deal about looking for the "win, win" you ask? ...
- Share Little Random Acts of Kindness
[Self-Improvement] Little acts of kindness really can make a HUGE impact on others... Don't believe me? Here's a personal example that I hope will illustrate my point.
- Life's Rewards
[Self-Improvement:Success] Life Rewards those who aren't afraid to set out whole-heartedly after their dreams. How many times have you heard that? I'm guessing more than once - heck, we all have. Now let me ask you, have you ever felt as though you were not quite living up to your full potential?
- Let Your Action Lead The Way
[Self-Improvement:Goal-Setting] If your like me, know doubt you have had a time happen where you had a super idea, but for whatever reason you let a month or so pass and the next thing you know your 'sure winner' was little more than a fleeting thought. My friend it happens to us all. The important thing is that we take that important 'first step'...
- Learn As You Go
[Self-Improvement:Success] I absolutely love the quote by Roosevelt that states "Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell them, "Certainly, I can!" Then get busy and find out how to do it." Every time I hear it I am reminded of the many examples of folks with little more than an idea who ran with it all the way to great achievement...
- Building A Personal Success Library
[Self-Improvement:Success] Whenever I talk with people that have expressed an interest in developing and enhancing their level of achievement, whether in their personal or professional lives one of the first things I ask them is how their library is coming along...
- It's All About A Journey...
[Self-Improvement:Happiness] "It's not the destination. It's the journey." I'm sure you have heard something like that before. Be it "destination" or "journey", I have learned something along the way: happiness is more of a choice than I first realized. In the past I tended to think happiness would naturally follow if I...
- Is Your Short Term Goal Setting In Line With Your Overall Life Goals?
[Self-Improvement:Goal-Setting] So what the heck are life goals, you ask. You see, many of us have goals, and while that's wonderful we have to make absolutely certain that they are in line with our life goals...
- Intuition ... Are You Listening To The Clues All Around You?
[Self-Improvement:Success] Recently I was listening to the audiotape Embracing
Uncertainty by Susan Jeffers (www.susanjeffers.com), which
set me off on a whole line of thinking with regards to
intuition, and the part it can play in our lives. Be it
knowingly, or unknowingly...
- Increasing Your Network For Greater Success
[Business:Networking] Increasing your network - We hear a lot about the importance of increasing our personal networks. Networks being those special people that we know we can call on when we need advice or input on an idea that we might have...
- If It's Worth Dreaming, It's Worth Writing Down
[Self-Improvement:Goal-Setting] You have the idea so therefore you have within you the ability to make it a reality. Such is one of life's great truths. This may not always appear to be the case, but rest assured deep down you've got all the ability it takes...
- How Long Will It Take to Succeed?
[Self-Improvement:Success] We live in a time where we want things yesterday. If not yesterday then today! Trust me, at times I am as guilty as anyone when it comes to this line of thinking. Many things are responsible for our adopting this attitude...
- Happiness - A Choice You Must Make
[Self-Improvement:Happiness] Over the course of my life's journey I have come to realize that happiness is much more something we must choose then something that simply comes and goes according to random events or obstacles that are thrown our way in life...
- Ideas Abound - But You've Got to Take Action
[Self-Improvement:Motivation] Whether you are aware of it or not, we are all blessed with any number of wonderful ideas at virtually any given moment. What happens far too often however is that we ponder for a bit about the idea. We may even go as far as to plan a little about what it would take to make it work, yet for whatever reason we never take the most important step...
- Give Your Dreams Substance
[Self-Improvement:Goal-Setting] Setting goals is wonderful; it confirms that we've taken those first awkward steps towards attaining what we desire in our lives. The simple fact that you've taken the time to plan out what you want to achieve puts you in a distinct class...
- Forming Effective Habits Leads To Success
[Self-Improvement:Goal-Setting] You had your new years resolution all set. You knew exactly what you needed to do, maybe you even got off to a fantastic start. Then suddenly out of nowhere you realize that your intended goal appears to be completely out of sight. Does this sound familiar?
- You've Got To Find Passion In It
[Self-Improvement:Success] People often ask me, "Josh, if you had one bit of advice with regards to starting a business or looking for a new opportunity or direction in life what would it be?" Admittedly at first glance my answer may appear to be a bit open ended; however, I do believe it does a good job of addressing the question...
- Fear Not If You Don't Feel You're Off To Quite The Blazing Start You'd Like
[Self-Improvement:Success] There are those out there who would lead us to believe that if we don't meet with overnight success in our endeavors that we are some how not trying as hard as we can. I am here NOW to debunk this way of thinking!
- Don't View Your Failures As Being Final
[Self-Improvement:Success] Do not make the mistake of looking at your failures as final, instead understand that it is simply a step in the process as you move forward on your success journey...
- Are We Ever Really Alone?
[Self-Improvement:Inspirational] A new twist on a familiar quote - Chances are you've heard the term "If it's to be, it's up to me!" I happen to like this quote, the only thing about it is the more life experiences I pick up the more I tend to realize that it's actually only true to a degree.
- Don't Leave Your Financial Success To Chance
[Finance:Wealth-Building] Recently I was reading a book called The Millionaire Mind. The book offers an intriguing look into the minds of those that have attained over one million dollars in net worth...
- Defining Success
[Self-Improvement:Success] I'll be the first to admit that everyone has his or her own definition of success and what constitutes living a life with greatness. Success comes in so many shapes and sizes that it can often go unnoticed if you do not take the time to recognize the many facets where it exists in your life. With that said, I would like to offer up my short definition of success.
- Creating Unity In Your Company
[Business:Team-Building] The other day I got a call from a friend of mine about an earlier conversation we'd had. Here's what we talked about: Years before he had started a company which has now grown to the point where it has many offices across the USA. On the surface it doesn't sound like there would be much to be unhappy about does it?
- Create Your Own Luck
[Self-Improvement:Attraction] I find it particularly disheartening when I hear someone refer to a person’s success and achievements as simply luck. Or even worse... dumb luck. The word luck implies...
- Create An Idea Journal
[Self-Improvement:Innovation] When I first heard Jim Rohn talk about the importance of keeping an idea journal I was immediately captivated. So what is it you ask?...
- Don't Assume You Can't Do it, Just Because Conventional Wisdom Says you Can't
[Self-Improvement:Success] Be weary and leery when it comes to standardized tests and things of that nature that attempt to gauge your intelligence, aptitude, or ability to achieve at your given goal or dreams...
- An Honest Commitment To Action Is Key To Your Success
[Self-Improvement:Success] With topics in personal development ranging from goal setting to neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and many things in between it's no wonder at times we are left feeling as though all this learned knowledge is not being made the best use of. We wonder why it's not working for us...
- Combat Your "Bad Days"
[Self-Improvement:Positive-Attitude] No matter how positive a person we are overall, there are times in our lives where our feelings well up and give us the sense that our situation could be better (for some it even reaches the point where they get a feeling of hopelessness).
Folks, there are those who would claim that all we need do is simply convince ourselves that things aren't so bad -- and poof! We will feel magically better.
- Check Your Comfort Zone At The Door
[Self-Improvement:Success] No matter what goals and dreams you desire, there's a good chance it's going to mean reaching beyond what you believe yourself to be capable of. This fine line between what we think we can achieve and cannot is often referred to as one's comfort zone.
- Building Future Leaders
[Self-Improvement:Leadership] Being a mentor to another person is one of the most noble things we can do. As the saying goes, "Give a person a fish and you feed them for one day - teach them to fish and you can feed them for a lifetime". This article discusses mentoring and playing a positive impact in the lives of young adults.
- Changing Negatives to Positives
[Self-Improvement:Positive-Attitude] Occasionally people will ask me how I keep a positive attitude, or remain optimistic. I used to find it funny that I would get asked such things. It was as though they assumed that somehow I'd figured a way to avoid allowing any negatives into my life at all.
- Who are they to say it can't be done?
[Self-Improvement:Motivation] Have you ever noticed that when you are trying to achieve your goals there are always people that attempt to say you are wasting your time? This is something that everyone that achieves their dreams has had to deal with at some point. This article provides the needed support as you move forward on your personal success journey.
- Don't Be Afraid To Build The Dream
[Self-Improvement:Motivation] Moving in the directions of your goals and dreams is often a hard undertaking. It seems everywhere we look there are those lurking around the corner to give us every conceivable reason why we'll fail. The advice shared in this article provides the needed motivation to keep you moving forward on your success journey.
- Don't Be A Member Of The "I'm Always Right" Club
[Self-Improvement] Trading in your membership to the "I'm Always right club" goes a long way towards reducing hostility others may feel towards you as well as helping you drastically increase your "likability" factor. And remember the old saying, All things being equal, a person will always do business with those they like and trust.
- How To Stay Positive In spite of The Negativity Around You
[Self-Improvement:Positive-Attitude] I'm often asked how it is that I stay so positive. Now allow me to clear up some misconceptions you might have based on that last statement. I am not one of those folks that walk around with what is commonly referred to as a career politician's smile painted across my face.
- Your Goals Clearly In Mind
[Self-Improvement:Goal-Setting] Keep Your Goals Fresh In Your Mind - Most of us have goals, the question is how many of us actually follow-up and work those goals. What I mean is going a step further then actually recording your goals.
- Commit It To Paper
[Self-Improvement:Goal-Setting] Commit it to paper - You have the idea so therefore you have within you the ability to make it a reality. Admittedly it may not always be obvious, but rest assured deep down you're capable.
- Get More Personal
[Self-Improvement:Attraction] Most folks who know me, know that when people write me I always like to write back and show how much I appreciate the message. I do stay busy, but taking the time to write back is something that's ve...
- Giving It Your Best - The William Hung "American Idol" Success Story
[Self-Improvement:Inspirational] Never underestimate the power that comes from following your passion. It never ceases to amaze me what can happen when we put action to work for us and go after the things that we hold a true desire.
- Positioned For Success - The Refined Art Of Taking A Chance
[Self-Improvement:Positive-Attitude] ARE YOU IN... OR OUT? Are you in or out of your comfort zone, that is? Remember a simple principle: action leads to results. One decision. One small action. One step outside of the comfort zone......
- On Being A Born Leader
[Self-Improvement:Leadership] "Leaders are born, not made." Right? Let me ask you a question: do you believe that? I'll give you mine: I *don't* believe it. AND HERE'S WHY... Reason Number One: Look Around You.
- Do Your Goals Match Your Passions?
[Self-Improvement:Goal-Setting] Making sure our goals are properly aligned with our passions only makes sense. If you have the wish to move up the corporate ladder, start your own business, or just about any other worthwhile endeavor.
- Key Things I've Learned From Studying The Lives of Great Achievers
[Self-Improvement:Success] I've long been a student of those who have achieved high levels of success. Over the years I've noticed several common threads in the makeup of the people I've studied. I'd like to recount several.
- Avoid the Tendency to Underestimate Your Greatness
[Self-Improvement:Coaching] As a whole I think there is a sad tendency in most of us to underestimate just how powerful we are. Just how much greatness lies inside each and every one of us - just waiting to get out.
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