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About Abe Stone

I’m the creator of and a coach at Mindlife Works. I'm also the curator here at Coaching Really Works. I'm the lucky father of four amazing children who I'm blessed to parent with their wonderful mother, my ex-wife. I am enthusiastic about life and love people. I'd love to get to know you!

Why Being Okay Is Actually Destroying Your Personal-Growth

Being okay with our bodies is a big topic these days. Have you seen the posts with beautiful overweight women? In some cases they are praised for having strong self-esteem and being proud of the their natural body.

I think that is great and for most part it leads to happier people and happier relationships. As a matter personal taste I prefer women with a few curves over the thin and “perfect” types. However, could there be a downside to this blanket optimism?

In this Video:

00:34 – What One Woman Discovered working with Tony Robbins
01:15 – What is your Defense Mechanism?
01:46 – Hot Tip for Receiving Insights
02:20 – When Allowing and Being Okay Is Not Okay
03:18 – Quote from George Washington Carver
03:22 – Affirmation to Help You Move Forward

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Think Fast Slowly, Hack Life Sooner

It happened again! Traffic is stuck, your frustrated and afraid you’re going to be late so you automatically turn down a small road to figure out a shortcut.

This kind of quick reaction can come in so many different situations; a conversation with a friend, parenting at home, or something breaks down. Are you usually driven by that first emotional response? How often do you pull back only to realize the solution is simpler than you thought.

In this Video:

00:25 – The Book Think Fast and Slow
00:49 – Have Computers Made You This Depressed
01:51 – The Secret Of Understanding How The Mind Works
03:00 – Try This The Next Time Your Emotions Get The Better Of You
03:33 – Quote from Marcus Tullius Cicero
03: 57 – Affirmation to Help You Move Forward

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6 Top Personal Development Blogs You Want To Know About

Why are people always talking about personal development? I’m satisfied with my answer, but I don’t think it’s for everyone, or is it?

When I was younger it was more about trying to figure myself out, now it’s simpler than that. I think it’s a natural part of life but personally I’m a bit of a nerd in this area.

In this Video:

00:10 – You May Have Experienced One of These
00:53 – One of Your 7 Basic Human Needs
01:41 – My Online Mentors
01:39 – This Guy Has a History in This
02:16 – He Likes Wisdom from the East
03:07 – For People Who Love Lists
03:42 – This Guy Wants to Get You Addicted
04:01 – The Giant
04:36 – His Charge Will Give You a Buzz
05:34 – Quote from Napoleon Hill
05:52 – Affirmation to Help You Move Forward

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So You Want To Reach Your Personal Goals? Borrow This Coaching Secret

I was frustrated and at an all time low. Skeptical doesn’t even start to describe how I felt as I was sitting in an introduction to coaching seminar.

Then something strange, almost magical, happened. I was teamed up with another individual and guided through a coaching model or process if you will. I had picked a topic at random but the clarity and transformation I experienced from simply following the outline was unexpected and real.

In this Video:

00:23 – The Magic is in the Sauce
01:09 – What is the GROW Model?
03:46 – A Coach Gets You To Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
04:57 – Quote from John Russell
05:02 -Affirmation to Help You Move Forward

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6 Ways to Master Your Feelings and Achieve Your Personal Goals

Do you get to the point that even another cup of coffee won’t cut it? You’re just not feeling it, right?

I know we all have good days and bad days, but seriously, sometimes you just need a good day. There is a way to engineer a good day.

In this Video:

00:34 – What Does Your Mouth Have To Do With Success?
00:46 – Have You Ever Been Groggy Like This?
01:50 – Stay Away From Making Decisions This Way
02:16 – 6 Tips To Shift Those Emotions Into High Gear
05:02 – Quote from Tony Robbins
05:12 – Affirmation to Help You Move Forward

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5 Tips on Dominating Your Goals Using Smart Strategies

Seriously! When you wake up in the morning and need to get to work, do you have plan? How about when you want to go the cinema?

Sometimes we get a little lost when we want to do something we’ve never done before. At those times we need a strategy or a plan more than ever. Most of the time it’s not rocket science.

In this Video:

00:43 – Let’s Make Strategies Simple This Way
00:58 – Can You Relate to My Struggle?
02:31 – The 5 Tips to Kickstart Your Strategy
03:42 – This Is Where SMART Goals Fit In
04:58 – Quote from Tony Robbins
05:19 – Affirmation to Help You Move Forward

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How To Start Living Your New Story Today

Have you been frustrated by people who have said, “That’s just your story.”? I didn’t really get that for a long time. My answer has always been, “Well that’s what really happened.”

That comment often comes up in a situation where there’s a problem, or difference of opinion with another person. But what about the story you’re telling yourself about who you are and what you are capable of? It really is just your story and it can be changed.

In this Video:

00:38 – Why You Keep Reliving Your Past by What You Say
00:50 – When Do You Decide to Step off of the Curb and onto the Grass?
01:52 – What Have You Told Yourself Is Impossible For You?
02:28 – How To Start Rewriting Your Story
03:49 – Quote from Denis Waitley
04:00 – Affirmation to Help You Move Forward

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3 Reasons Why You Are Not Experiencing Breakthroughs

Oh god, doesn’t it feel awesome when you finally get over that hurdle? But what made the difference?

Do you know any of these three elements, Tony Robbins says were most likely at play? Oh, and you can also make these happen intentionally.

In this Video:

00:23 – You Had This Experience
00:47 – Did You Do One of These Three Things?
01:20 – I Bet You’ve Use Them Here
03:49 – Tony Robbins and Why You Are Where You Are
04:00 – Move into Action With This Affirmation

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