Just read this from a respected coach & wonder what you think? "Although high expectations do occasionally lead to high performance, as … [Read more...]
36 Prime Time
Here is a guarantee of sadness and failure: try to ‘look young' your whole life. As if that were the only value you had/held. As if that … [Read more...]
48 Saying No
The villagers took a round about way to their place of worship because of the snake. Finally the headman went to the Holy man and explained … [Read more...]
50 Limits
Can you make one cent in a year? Two? Three? At some point you’re going to say no. Sooo, let's try the other way. A … [Read more...]
54 Self
Normally you first THINK you are something. Anything. Then you act on that. Which then gives you some input that you are. You simply … [Read more...]
77 Nine Cows
Two University students became friends. After graduation one invites the other to visit his island. Upon arriving it turns out he is … [Read more...]
100 Ransom Notes
Bad guys take a newspaper, cut out certain words and reorganize them into a Ransom demand. And we all know the newspaper did not say … [Read more...]
106 Plan B
You never succeed at Plan A. Never. Those who do succeed are the ones who have a Plan B. Nothing you’ve ever done has … [Read more...]
114 Darts
Don’t stand too close or you'll always place the darts in the bull’s-eye. And not too far away so you never hit the board. Stand just far … [Read more...]
128 And-And
If you touch a hot stove you quickly pull away. With some damage to yourself. Small maybe, but it is damage. What if that memory … [Read more...]
146 Always Right
Do you know anyone who’s always 100% Perfect, 100% Right, 100% Knowledgeable? Anyone? I didn’t think so. Do you like people who pretend they … [Read more...]
157 Self Assembly
At a car assembly line you see parts go in one end and cars come out the other. If you walk through, you also see it takes a week for the … [Read more...]
159 Make a Mistake
These people Make Mistakes: Loans officers who never have a bad loan are so very conservative that they exceed the built-in allowances … [Read more...]
160 Combination
The secret is almost always to find the right combination. To succeed you need the right combination of People, Product, … [Read more...]
161 Are You Perfect?
Are you perfect? So why does it bother you when someone points that out? If they actually show you a better way to do … [Read more...]
162 Consider the Source
My best friend always gives me advice. On almost everything. But when I consider the source, I discount almost everything he says. … [Read more...]
164 20%
It takes only 20% of your time to learn 80% of almost anything. And 80% of your time to learn the last 20%. An expert = someone who … [Read more...]
180 Reverse It
You rarely physically touch any other human being. Maybe a hand shake. So just how do you go about influencing each … [Read more...]
185 First, Get Alive
Tired of planning without seeming to get anywhere? Then stop doing that. My three dictums are (in order!) First, get alive, … [Read more...]
186 Start, Stop, Continue
This is a really simple one. But very effective! Unless you dismiss it without trying it. Right now in your … [Read more...]
188 Better Business
The lady who ran my business in England worked very hard. She 'opened' that country and, within a couple of years, did literally millions … [Read more...]
193 Seeing Red
Look around and take note of everything that’s red. (Play the game = get the results!) Remember as many red things as possible. (Just do … [Read more...]
195 Four Stages
We all go through these steps and in this order: 1. Un-conscious In-competence You don’t know that there is something to which you … [Read more...]
199 Everything
Repeat after me: I am NOT good at everything. I will stop trying to be good at everything. Or 'implying' I am good at … [Read more...]
217 Luxury /Waste
People want Luxury in their lives, but not waste. And there's your problem. "13 Bathrooms?? What a … [Read more...]
225 Money
This one needs your participation to be effective. Pay close attention to your answers. (Ideally, jot them down on the … [Read more...]
227 Long Hair, Short Hair
She promised to give her new child, Susan, what she never got. Long hair. Her mother used to always cut her hair "too" short. … [Read more...]
228 Automatic
Everyone is equipped with an automatic transmission. Many gears, 'automatically' changing to accommodate your desire for speed. You … [Read more...]
231 Statement
A statement is a close-ended thing. "I can't do this." A question is open-ended. 'Why can't I do this?' "I … [Read more...]
243 The 98%
In a very nice hotel while on African safari, there was a sign on my dresser top that said 'Thou Shall Not Tempt.' And I … [Read more...]
251 A Rough Diamond
What does a rough diamond look like? Do you know? I don't. A man sold his Homestead and wandered the world to return one day only … [Read more...]
252 Threat
A threat is perceived when two unrelated subjects are presented at-the-same-time. . Eat all your vegetables or... I will spank you /you … [Read more...]
254 Manipulation
To see if you're manipulated in anything, just look for the opposite of what is commonly believed. If you cannot easily see the opposite, … [Read more...]
257 Unknown
You can’t fear the unknown. If it is truly unknown. . So what you do is populate the unknown with a bunch of known-and-undesirable … [Read more...]
271 Pedestals
The more you consider someone a Hero the higher the pedestal you place them on. The higher the pedestal, the less room they have to … [Read more...]
272 Make a Note
This one is so simple, yet almost no one does it! When listening to someone speak, make a note of the idea /thing that causes you to … [Read more...]
288 Personality
How do you (or anyone) show your personality? Your words carry /broadcast only 10% of your personality. Your Tone … [Read more...]
296 The 3rd Option
Which is better: 1 Dependent or 2 Independent? How about 3 Inter-dependent You don't have to be 1 because you … [Read more...]
307 Sniper
This is just a guess: you are not a Sniper. So you don't take infinite pains / time to aim and adjust and re-aim and re-adjust … [Read more...]
308 Red
You are being completely ignored in the very things that are important to you. And I can prove it! Imagine a … [Read more...]
309 Response
My wife woke up one morning feeling 'down'. I asked her if there was anything I could do to help. She said “No” I asked her if it … [Read more...]
315 Fifteen Years
Imagine how you were... fifteen years ago. As compared to now. (Play the game = get the results) Things sure have changed … [Read more...]
316 Limited Miracles
We tend to limit our miracles. Look at this (real!) miracle: Last weekend we drove to a resort area north of our city. We … [Read more...]
321 Quality
Make a decision about Quality vs Quantity. Obvious: A large steak that's medium in taste or a smaller one, excellent in … [Read more...]
322 Prayer
Prayer usually means negotiating /trading something God ‘wants’ that you would not otherwise give Him, for something you want He would not … [Read more...]
325 More Questions
Questions are often more powerful - cause more effect - than statements because they get you to participate. For provide the … [Read more...]
338 Me First
If I put myself down before you do, you won't /can't put me down. I point out my flaws before you do, so I am 'safe'. I deride myself … [Read more...]
352 Expectations (Part 2)
People just out of a bad relationship look carefully at each new date for signs of what happened with them. That makes no one Of xtreme a … [Read more...]
354 Results
When you run a Sprint you better not make any mistakes. Even one tenth of a second off and you might well lose. Many believe life is a … [Read more...]
355 Discarded Solutions
Your subconscious mind automatically looks at many solutions to find the correct one for a particular problem. OK, so? A … [Read more...]
357 Recipes
Do you always use the same 'recipe' no matter what you do? The fact this particular recipe works well in one situation does not make it work … [Read more...]
360 Category
Which movie to see? Which book to read next? These give variety. However they are simply variations of the same decision you made … [Read more...]
361 Till, Plant
We tend to teach /learn too quickly. We try to Plant the seed without first Tilling the soil. We fault ourselves for not … [Read more...]
363 Ages of Experience
Is that guy ever an idiot! How does one find good help? I wonder why they don't fire him /her. Ignore your first 20 years … [Read more...]
364 Seven Years
My 7th year doing Doodles! Here's 10 Random Thoughts. (Just to be different.) 1. You change at 7 year intervals. Think … [Read more...]
366 Money Madness
Complete the following sentences: 1. I’m afraid that if I had money, I’d _________________ (Play the Game...) 2. Money causes … [Read more...]
369 Sunset
Many laws still in force today were written over 100 years ago. (Automobiles must pull over if meeting a horse and cart on a road, etc.) … [Read more...]
373 Rear View
All cars have them. And they are much smaller than the front window. Ok, so? How fast can you go forward if you continuously … [Read more...]
388 Zone Sizes
We have different Zone Sizes for different things /subjects. Some Zones extend to events with asteroids. Some Zones 'only' to immediate … [Read more...]
391 Smoke & Pray
If you Smoke while you Pray You are a despicable, insensitive, non-respectful person! However If you Pray while you Smoke you are a … [Read more...]
401 Silent Partner
Marriage occurs once or twice, in a lifetime. And, if you really think about it, you met him/her just like you meet everyone. Your … [Read more...]
410 Just Imagine
Your mind uses two inputs. One - your senses - is your 'outer' input: Your eyes are the cameras. Your ears the microphones, etc. All … [Read more...]
415 Normal
There is absolutely no such thing as 'Normal' ! First look at the ranges of a normal, healthy, adult person: Stomach size 8-1 … [Read more...]
417 Suddenly
How they build a building: First, a fence suddenly goes up around the old building. Then nothing seems to happen. Suddenly the old … [Read more...]
420 Complaints
Absolutely nothing is more useless than complaints, ...sometimes. Typical complaints: * The Weather * Traffic * City Noise/ … [Read more...]
432 ETI & Perspective
Little do we realize how much our Society is based on silent understandings and implications.This ‘test’ illustrates how much ETI needs to … [Read more...]
439 An Impossible Future
100 years ago, our current reality would be considered Impossible:To travel at these speeds, go these distances, communicate with these … [Read more...]
441 Some Never Lies
The entire world is based on Lies.Most of the time we don't care because it does not affect us personally. Ok, so?What to do when it … [Read more...]
445 ETI & Abundance
Yesterday, a wealthy sheik welcomed the visiting dignitary to his extensive estate.“Would you care to wash in hot water?” He asked.“Oh, no … [Read more...]
446 That’s Life!
Face it, you are living a good life.Yet was not taught to you that way. It was not meant to be this good, was it! When you compare what … [Read more...]
453 An Apple a Day…
How about a few words a day?Would they make any physical difference...on an apple? (or on you?) The Action: Place each half of an … [Read more...]
454 Soft Edges
At prime time the 'free' computer game I play requires money to play without delay.However, it only asks for money a few minutes after the … [Read more...]
455 Magic List
It's nice to know that you ( yes, YOU!) can instantly create a "Magic" List to get things done without having to do anything other than make … [Read more...]
457 Let’s Get Physical
This Doodle comes with a guarantee: If you do not improve you get to stay where you are, guaranteed! # 36 Prime Time Here is … [Read more...]
459 Just One
Have trouble getting what you want? - Want to Exercise? - Write a book? - Slim down? While I was intending to write my … [Read more...]
460 Volume Works
One half of the Ceramics class was asked to make a 'perfect' vase, the other half's goal was to make as many as possible, in the same … [Read more...]
469 Right & Wrong
How tremendously 'old fashion' to think that there is still such a thing as a Mistake. Oh, sure, we get things wrong once in a … [Read more...]
472 One More
Let's say you see 5 ways to do something. Add One More. How many ways to climb a ladder? Climb on the Outside, Left side, Right side, … [Read more...]
474 It’s all Relative
Ever wonder what it's be like to be rich? Simple: First round out your yearly income. (ie: $48,568 becomes $50,000 etc.) Next … [Read more...]
481 Plenty
Part One I have a refrigerator, so do you. Mine lasts over 10 years, so does yours. Hmmm, everyone has a refrigerator and they all … [Read more...]
484 Optimize
I went directly to one store and immediately bought my ideal (4K) television. Nice! The set was marked lower than the manager … [Read more...]
489 Deserve vs Desire
I know you are now getting what you Deserve... as a result of your actions, your decisions, your repeated efforts, your agenda, … [Read more...]