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Keith Shaw's Articles in Personal Development

  • Happy Days Are Here Again!
    In your life, everyday, there are a myriad of things all around you in the universe that can provide you with inspiration and motivation - IF you are ready and willing to receive them. The concentrated, conscious and aware person is ALWAYS on the lookout for these moments - and uses them to their best advantage to get them through both the good and the tough times.
  • You Must See The Finish Line
    An astonishing 90% of the population has no ideas or plans for what they want out of life! Without a solid life plan to take a hold of, these "drifters" will not have direction or the peace of mind to maximize their lives. Here's how you can craft the life plan to achieve your dreams
  • The Secret To Happiness In Today's Stressed Out World
    You were born into the world with an innocent mind, heart and a pure, unblemished, open spirit. You had no prejudice, no preconceived notions, no anger, fear, anxiety or stress. However, over the course of your life, the pressures of society and opinions of others clouded your vision, mind and of course - your spirit. Here are tips on how you can open your heart to others.
  • Somebody Done Did Me Wrong
    I'll bet you have at least one friend, acquaintance, colleague or spouse that is chronically miserable, gloomy and cheerless. Regardless of whom it is this person has something to complain about every single day.
  • Communication And Pigs
    Yes, it is true. No matter whether it is lipstick, perfume or a tuxedo, a pig is still a pig. However, it did stimulate me to think about the way that people communicate. You see, phenomenally successful people work constantly on their "people skills". The first, and most critical, area is the relationships you have with others as well as what and how you COMMUNICATE in those relationships.
  • When The Chips Are Down...
    Today it is a rarity when you can find people that you can truly count on. Too many people are distracted, unfocused and undisciplined to even be on time - let alone have the common courtesy to let you know when they won't be there...ahead of time! In order to be successful at any endeavor, you must begin to build a solid foundation in these key areas.
  • Ms. Hyde, I Presume?
    They are around you every day - at work, at school, at the supermarket, in the newspapers, everywhere. I sometimes call these types of individuals, "Sandpaper People", as they always rub us the wrong way. If we do not work to build self mastery and self control within ourselves, being around Sandpaper People can cause us to feel as if we were rubbed "raw", stressed, demoralized and more.
  • What Ever Happened To Reading A Good Book?
    Studies shown that too much television causes marked memory loss. France has banned French T.V. channels from airing programming aimed at children younger than three years of age. And, in the U.S., more and more reality shows with little or no content come out every season. What ever happened to reading a good book?
  • Nice Guys Always Win The Gold
    Your interpersonal skills, actions, self control and self discipline will always be a huge deciding factor in whether you succeed or not. Here's more on finding inspiration and motivation to do your very best.
  • Find Motivation From Your Heroes
    It IS a fact of life that every one of you are going to experience challenges, detours and temporary setbacks in life. As much as we plan and guard against setbacks, we sometimes let them get out of our control, so that they control us. The person who faces the time when everything seems against them; finds courage within them; drives away all destructive thinking; and upholds their self respect and integrity is MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED.
  • How To Learn From Your Mistakes
    Failure is part of the process of learning - ANYTHING. You can gain far more knowledge from failure much more than from your successes and triumphs. You will more often find out what will truly work, by reviewing and learning from your mistakes.
  • Your Dreams Can Become Reality
    There are numerous studies that prove the value of writing down and keeping track of your thoughts and goals. When you focus your mind on your dreams and goals, you centralize your attention, just like you focus a camera lens on the subject of your photograph.
  • Turn The Word Quit Into Win
    No matter who you are, or what your current situation in life is, there are going to be those times when you feel that nothing is going in your favor. It may be just one bad day. Or it may be a string of many, many bad days and events that make you feel that the entire world and everyone in it is out to get you. In fact, you may feel that the bad times are never going to end!
  • Look Them In The Eye!
    Making a powerful impression is critical for setting the right tone - during an interview or even when you meet someone for the first time. And, in the far majority of cases, the first impression is the only impression you may make on someone else. So here are three key interpersonal skills that work for me time and time again.
  • Get Rid Of Your "IFFY-ness"
    The ability to concentrate on what you hear and say when you communicate is critical. Without quality interpersonal communication with the people that you relate to on a daily basis, whether in a professional or personal environment, you can not attract a wealth of positive things into your life.
  • The Two Secrets To Achieving Massive Success
    To reach the top of any endeavor it pays to be focused, determined, confident, courageous and energetic. But for those of us who have higher aspirations and dreams are YOU REALLY doing enough on your success quest?
  • There Are Those That Do And Those That Don't...Why?
    Your personality is the result of years or shaping and molding from the time you were born until the present. Some of you may have what is referred to as a "strong" personality. Some may have what is referred to as a "difficult" personality. Many more of you may have what is referred to as a "weak" personality. Learn how to develop a strong, indominable spirit that will allow you to do anything.
  • Feeling The Heat?
    "If you can't stand the heat, then find a way to get used to, and beat it!" Here's my straightforward 5-step plan as to how to take control of your life and prepare your self to "beat the heat".
  • Make Decisions Quickly And More Of What You Want
    An inherent weakness that we all have, in both our personal, public and career lives, is S-L-O-W decision making. You absolutely know you that need to do something that will take you closer to your goals or the task at hand, but for unknown reasons, you procrastinate.
  • Success? It's Like Riding A Bicycle
    For many people, success or being successful is just as scary as the first time they rode a bicycle. Naturally, many people want to be successful. However, there are few that truly have the motivation to put forward the needed effort and action, and make the necessary sacrifices to get what they want.
  • Motivation Lessons From A Mosquito
    How many times have you been to a party, social event or restaurant and felt that you were not up to the same level as all of the "beautiful people" there? Here's the secret to changing the way you think!

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