15 Awesome Books That Have Made a Difference in My Life

You are very different from me but it’s very likely that we do have one thing in common, a love for learning. Finding a good book to read can be a challenge.

I’m always interested in what others have found meaningful and helpful, so I thought I’d pay it forward by letting you have a peek at some of the books that have molded my life and thoughts.

In this Video:

00:50 – 3 Books on Mind and Spirit
02:03 – 4 Books on Communication, Relationships, and Love
03:52 – 2 Books on Money and Business
04:45 – 6 Personal Development/Success
06:43 – Quote from – Vera Nazarian
07:00 – Affirmation to Move You Forward

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20 of the Best Motivational Quotes Ever, to Get Your Work in Action (Infographic)

Why do some days just seem to be low on the motivation scale and you keep hoping another cup of coffee will turn things around? The reasons will be as varied as anyone who answers this questions.

One thing is for sure, your mental game is where this one is played out and the battle is won or lost. So, here are some quotes to give you that motivational shot of mental espresso.

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00:09 – When Your is Life a Drag
00:38 – Get Your Shot of Mental Espresso
00:57 – When You Cry
00:00 – Quote from – Mike Ditka
00:00 – Affirmation to Move You Forward

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Could Your Self-Talk Be Literally Killing You or Your Dreams

As an English teacher, working around children tends to put me in contact with all of their little germs. I had to put in some extra time teaching and all I could think about was not getting sick and fearing that I would, and the negative self-talk started.

Sure enough, I feared a fear and it came upon me, and I was pretty messed up. But then I remembered my secret weapon, yep positive self-talk. We have so much control and power through the mind. — A little extra garlic and vitamin treatment sure helped, too.

In this Video:

00:11 – He Talked His Body into Dying
01:32 – How I Impacted My Health in a Couple of Weeks
02:45 – Action Step Stop Killing Yourself
03:08 – Quote from Niurka
03:19 – Affirmation to Help You Move Forward

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The Decision Making Skill Highly Successful People Use Daily

I’m a weird guy, ’cause I shop like a woman. (excuse my lack of PC) A close friend found a great deal on phone she really liked. The nagging question at that point was, “What if I find a better deal?”

These kinds of thoughts can tend to lead to indecision and the habit procrastination. Oh, and worst of all you miss opportunities. My friend lost the deal on the phone and had to settle for a lesser deal.

In this Video:

00:33 – Why would failing be the smart choice?
00:59 – Secret to speeding up your success
01:05 – Why you’ve been unsuccessful
01:40 – A tale of two choices
03:00 – The original essay on success
03:25 – Quote from Napoleon Hill
03:38 – 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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How to Reset Your Mind’s AutoPilot

Walking up to a stranger in a party and introducing yourself should be simple enough, right? For some of us it is, yet others of us struggle.

Is it possible to change something like this in ourselves? With all my heart, I truly believe it is. All we need to know, is how to change the programing.

In this Video:

00:05 – My Friend’s transformation
01:43 – Creative Visualization
02:45 – The SERVO Mechanism a.k.a Autopilot
03:18 – 1 Simple Thing You Can Do Each Morning
04:48 – Quote from Napoleon Hill
04:58 – Affirmation to Help You Access your Autopilot

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How To Supercharge Your Goals Engaging Your Subconscious

Too many people sit around trying to use positive thinking to reach their goal or achieve financial success. Positive thinking is great but you need follow it through with action.

Even then, you may have made the mistake I did in taking action and using power of affirmations to move forward as you put your plans into effect.

In this Video:

00:05 – Don’t Make the Mistake I Made
02:30 – 6 Steps To Reaching Your Goal (Financial Freedom?)
04:18 – Three Essential Ingredients
04:46 – Getting Started
04:38 – Quote from Claude M. Bristol
05:14 – Affirmation to Help You Move Forward

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“Aha!” Moments of 16 Achievers – Are You Next? [Infographic]

Oprah has made “Aha!” moments famous, but what really are “Aha!” moments? Perhaps you’ve had one of your own, or maybe several.

Notice how some of the aha moments in this infographic where experienced when people where faced with a difficulty which they didn’t allow to stop them. In fact, it was the opposite, they used it to move in a new direction. They not only overcame the difficulty for themselves but they also helped others in the process.

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