Category Archives: Motivation & Success

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Why People Hating What You Do is a Good Thing

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Avish

What would your reaction be if you found out that somebody, somewhere hated what you do, what would your reaction be? If it’s anything other than “awesome!” keep reading… Recently, a friend started an email thread titled, “The most anti-Avish … Continue reading →

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Decisiveness Check: How Well Do You Deal With the “Elevator Dilemma”?

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Avish

The more I pay attention to the world, the more I become convinced that indecisiveness is a major freakin’ problem… I was recently waiting for an elevator at a busy hotel. I was lucky, because when I got there, there … Continue reading →

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Personal Development Training: Have Fun, Be Willing to Fail [VIDEO]

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Avish

Your own personal development training should start with adopting two powerful mindsets. In this video I explain how how the combination of your ability to have fun and your willingness to fail can tremendously improve your performance, productivity, and ability. … Continue reading →

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The “Holy Guacamole” Guide to Trying Something New

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Avish

Are you thinking about picking up a new activity, hobby, or skill? Before you do that, I’d like to suggest that you have a quick bite of guacamole first. Here is a super simple recipe for you: Ingredients: 1 ripe … Continue reading →

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Communication Lessons from MTV’s “Jersey Shore”

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Avish

Yes, you read that title right: Communication Lessons from MTV’s “Jersey Shore.” I’m a bit embarrassed to admit this, but I am kinda addicted to the show (and yes, I have blogged about it before). It’s my chance to observe … Continue reading →

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Key to Success: the Yoko Ono Effect

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Avish

I heard about this on the radio this morning, and had to see it for myself. I wanted to share the video with you because…well…I don’t really know. But I figure if I have to have this taking up valuable … Continue reading →

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Quick Reader Feedback Requested!

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Avish

I am in the process of putting together some new offerings. They include a mix of free webinars, paid coaching, and live seminars. Please help me offer you the best possible value I can be taking this quick (1 page, … Continue reading →

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How to Not Lose $10 Million Dollars by Oversleeping

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Avish

Have you ever overslept, then woken up in a panic and scrambled to get to work on time? Did that oversleeping cost you ten million dollars? No? Then consider yourself lucky. Last week, golfer Jim Furyk was disqualified from the … Continue reading →

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Are Your Life Plans More Convoluted than Die Hard 2?

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Avish

John McClane, protagonist of the Die Hard movies, is quite the action hero. He has foiled 4 different terrorist plots that rang in scope from taking over a building to shutting down the country. McClane is an amazingly capable badass, … Continue reading →

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Avish Interviewed on the Actuation Zone!

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Avish

I was recently interviewed by Brett Clay, author of Selling the Change, on his radio show, “The Actuation Zone”! The interview went great. In fact, here is what Brett emailed to me afterward: “This is my favorite interview! First, I … Continue reading →

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