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Links to Success: The 12 Tenets – Simple Lessons for the New Year from Tony Robbins

31. December 2007

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The team over at Anthony Robbins has created a short, 5 minute video with 12 tenets for a powerful New Year, with a free bonus audio download, ‘The Secret to Lasting Change in 2008′ at the end of it. 1. Live a life of service. 2. Do unto others as you would have others do [...]

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The Top 10 Must-Read Personal Development Blogs of 2007

30. December 2007

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In no particular order, here are my favorite personal development blogs for the year 2007. Some are new, some are old, some have moved me, some inspired me and all have taught me. They’ve added to my life this year, and I hope they’ll do the same for you in 2008. 43 Folders The classic [...]

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Life Coaches Blog: Best of 2007 Part 2

29. December 2007

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7 Power Wounds 1) Clutter. What ever is in your space is taking up your energy, consciously or unconsciously. Think about it, what do those months of unread magazines piling up on your shelves represent? Uncompleted tasks you’ve yet to finish. The Key to Being Happily Alone How can a person be completely comfortable with [...]

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Life Coaches Blog: Best of 2007 Part 1

28. December 2007

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Before you know it, a whole year has passed us by. Time to look back at what we’ve done, what we missed, what we did well and what we could have done better. In that spirit, these are the best of Life Coaches Blog 2007. Wisdom From The Ninja Village: Keep Going People create all [...]

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Thai Sojourn: Forest Monastery Part 4

27. December 2007

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So what did I learn after 4 days in a secluded forest monastery, tucked away in the rural areas of northern Thailand, sleeping on hard wooden floors, taking very cold showers, spending time alone by myself, writing, reading, thinking, meditating without any TV or Internet? Four Days Without Seeing My Own Reflection That’s right, there [...]

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Merry Christmas 2007

25. December 2007

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Merry Christmas everyone! Who you are makes a difference to me because your encouraging comments spur me on to write even more, especially during the overworked and tiresome days. May this season be filled with the company of loved ones, the good cheer of happy times and an overflowing feeling of gratitude for all that [...]

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Thai Sojourn: Forest Monastery Part 3

24. December 2007

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On the morning of the 4th day, I awoke as usual around 5:30AM, but instead of the quiet, dark courtyard I was used to, I found a crowd of villagers happily preparing for Archan Sa-ad’s 60th birthday celebrations. Before I came, I had no idea that I was arriving just in time for this little [...]

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Thai Sojourn: Forest Monastery Part 2

24. December 2007

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Inside my little hut in Wat Pa Don Hiay Soke. After spending the night in a small little hut, sleeping on the hard wooden floor in absolute darkness, I woke up to a small challenge. Paiboon had some errands to run in downtown Udon Thani, and I was to drive him in a 20 year-old [...]

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Thai Sojourn: Forest Monastery Part 1

23. December 2007

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Earlier this year, my friend Paiboon the monk asked me to visit him in Thailand and enroll in a 10 day meditation retreat. The retreat seemed like a real challenge, but what really enticed me was the chance to stay in a Buddhist monastery – how many people get a chance like that? So I [...]

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How to Give a (Last Minute) Personal Development Christmas Card

22. December 2007

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Whew! After coming back home on the 18th, it’s been 4 busy days of catching up with work, friends and family. If there’s one thing I realized 18 days away from home, there’s nothing more important than the people you love. The other thing I realized, only when I got back, is how late I’m [...]

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