Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Roger Love: Vocal coach and authority on voice

"The only currency you have is influential communication."

They say that a recession is looming, or perhaps already here, which causes people to think, What if I lose my job? What if I lose my home? Or my life savings? You won’t. Because you’ll be protected by a steel curtain that no natural disaster or recession can break down. This shield is your own communication skills, your power of persuasion, and your ability to influence. As long as you continue to sharpen these skills, you’ll succeed no matter what comes your way. Roger Love demonstrates valuable communication skills so that you’ll never wonder, What if?

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin: Was a French Jesuit, scientist, and philosopher

"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience."

Caught up in the rigors of everyday life, we aren’t quite cognizant of our abilities. Like most, we assume our legs are made to walk, our hands are made to grasp and use tools, and our brain is made to think—as if we are mechanical robots. But what if your mind had the power to change what happens in your life? What if your heart could help heal? Barefoot Doctor explores these questions and more in examining your spiritual life.

Jonathan Swift: 17-18th century: Irish essayist, novelist, and satirist

"A wise man should have money in his head, but not in his heart."

You could plan a world-class budget complete with spreadsheets, charts, and schedules that takes a month to complete. That’s still the easy part. The difficult part comes when you walk into a new-car showroom; or when you pass by a department store window displaying the perfect outfit; or when summer comes and you’re itching to go on a vacation. On paper, your money behaves. It’s resisting the temptations of life that challenges your commitment. Phil Tirone teaches you to separate your needs from your desires.

J. K. Rowling: British fantasy author

"The best of us must sometimes eat our words."(From Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets)

If only every word we spoke were flawless. But they aren’t. We eat our words, choke on our words, and end up swallowing our pride. Sometimes more than a few times a week. Bolstering your communication skills ensures that only the right words and most inspiring words escape your mouth. When that happens, the only thing you’ll eat is the competition. Roger Love gives you the tools to get there.

Barefoot Doctor: Author and practitioner of Taoism

"If you believe it, you can make it happen. That’s all you need, is belief — and of course the willingness to follow through on whatever needs to be done on your part."

There’s never been a championship team whose players and coach didn’t believe in themselves. There’s never been a corporate president or CEO who didn’t believe in himself or herself. Believing is not a guarantee of achievement. But failing to believe is a sure guarantee of failure. Before you set your goal to make more money next month, lose 10 pounds, or get that promotion you’ve had your eye on, ask yourself if you believe you can do it. If the answer’s yes, then go do it. Barefoot Doctor teaches you how to turn your belief into reality.

Zig Ziglar: Author and motivational speaker

I don't care how much power, brilliance, or energy you have, if you don't harness it and focus it on a specific target, and hold it there, you're never going to accomplish as much as your ability warrants."

Think about your education — the years spent learning your discipline. Think of all the training and experience you’ve accumulated and all the secrets of business that you’ve learned over the years. This is what sets you apart from most everyone else. Combine this power with an unrivaled charisma, and you have the perfect ingredients to accomplish just about anything you want. Tony Alessandra defines your future charisma.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: Was a German author and philosopher

Take care of your body with steadfast fidelity. The soul must see through these eyes alone, and if they are dim, the whole world is clouded."

The difference between what wellness and sickness do to your body is clear. But there’s far more that’s rarely considered. At the height of your health, you smile more, you do more, you achieve more, you think more, you create more, you love more, you forgive more, you grow more. You live more. Find the best version of yourself by maximizing your wellness. Dr. Mark Hyman shows you how.