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- The Driver
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Submitted on Mar 13, 2015 from John JohnsonHow many times have we seen this scenario in films: A character gathers his/her resources and single-mindedly chases a goal, claims it...only to discover the goal wasn't worth it, or it wasn't what they hoped it would be, etc. This is after they've spent extra-ordinary amounts of time, energy ...
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- You Sure About That?
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Submitted on Feb 05, 2015 from John JohnsonAlmost two decades had passed since I last saw Leroy. So when we finally met to catch up no topic was off limits. We spoke about all kinds of things. Our conversation eventually steered itself towards the subject of perception and how it informs our beliefs and actions. I told Leroy about an ...
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- I'm Right; you're Right
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Submitted on Aug 15, 2014 from John JohnsonYou are correct if you say we communicate using words- partially though! We also employ voice tone, gestures and body language, emotional state, clothing, the physical location (aka time/place setting) we occupy, and more; this is, in addition to the words we use. Even the lack of communicating ...
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( 1 vote) - Strategies for Solutions
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Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from John JohnsonEthan Hunt’s mission (Tom Cruise- Mission Impossible 4), that he’s already accepted, is to pacify a diabolical master-mind bent on starting World War III is. To do this, Ethan needs access to the highly-secured server room nestled within the world’s tallest building, the Burj Kahlifa All “safe” ...
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( 1 vote) - Sharp: Strategies for Optimal Thinking and Behavior
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Submitted on Oct 24, 2013 from John Johnson“Can you recommend some CD’s on hypnosis that I can listen to, because I want to be smarter?” Alan asked me (name changed to protect the so-called innocent). I've never been asked this before, not until now. It’s not for me to pass judgment on any inquiries. No matter how unique they may be. For ...
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( 1 vote) - Behind it All
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Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from John JohnsonLike it or not humans are always learning. And we learn quickly. It’s not just our minds that learn, but our bodies as well. Sometimes a single experience is all it takes. Rapid learning can occur when an experience is unique, novel and accompanied by a heightened emotion. What’s interesting is ...
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( 2 votes) - Almost Instant State Change
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Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from John JohnsonThink of a problem. Those four words are used repeatedly throughout NLP trainings because most of the time NLP techniques are used in a prescriptive manner. That means that, after the fact, we can examine a problem, make new choices and mentally rehearse a more ideal performance in the future. ...
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( 1 vote) - It’s Time: Three Strategies to Gain the Most from the Time You Have
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Submitted on Jun 07, 2013 from John JohnsonMost of us lead a multitude of lives in today’s world. Adding to this, we perform a wide array of activities throughout the course of a single day… and then multiply that by seven. The result? Little to no time is left for us to appreciate the finer things in life. It’s no secret that we live in ...
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- Tips to Building a Better Martial Arts School
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Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from John JohnsonTip 1: Make sure GOALS are clear... Enrolling a student just because they want to “take classes” seems like common-sense on first glance. Yes, you can do that, and get paid. But you will never the true reason(s) why they joined. And if they enrolled into your school with pre-conceived ...
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( 1 vote) - Valuing Values
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Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from John JohnsonAnne Marie worked hard to finally secure her coveted, hi-profile dream job, one which had glamour, power, and prestige attached to it. The job gave Anne Marie the ability to influence the direction of politics and policies in the USA and around the world. It also kept her at the office until the ...
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( 1 vote) - Participate in You
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Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from John Johnson“I always get nervous” Peter said “whenever I’m speaking on the telephone.” “You mean to tell me that each and every single time when you use a phone you get nervous? Has this been going on since you first learned to use a phone? Are you hiding something and afraid of being caught?” I ...
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( 1 vote) - Creativity: As Defined By Whom
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Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from John JohnsonA famous scientist was once asked what the difference was between his creativity and that of others in his field. The scientist replied, “Well, when my colleagues asked to find a needle in a haystack, they eventually do find that one needle. But when I’m asked to find a needle in a haystack, I ...
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- Uncover Your Power
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Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from John JohnsonAsk most people the question “what are you good at?” and the probability is high that you’ll first get the eye-roll, followed up with the auditory response, “awm, hmm,” etc. You might even get that long pensive look, first, the classic frowning, second, then the statement: “Let’s see,” third. Be ...
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- Your Angle(s) of Advantage
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Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from John JohnsonRecently in a furniture store, I observed a sales-clerk (Let’s call him Harry) and a customer (Lets call her Lisa) entangled in a vicious verbal sparring match over a lamp Lisa had purchased. “Maybe it didn’t happen in the store” Harry said. “Of course it did. When I went home I opened the ...
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