Dave Tomlinson

Which years of our life are the most stressful and what are the major causes of the stress? As this question is explored we realise that the way it is now is not the way it always has to be. When you view the glass as half full you begin to discover the key to happiness and contentment in life.

Necessity is truly the mother of invention. Through the ages we have seen how man has constantly used innovative ideas to cater to his changing needs. Not doing so will lead to inefficiency, stall progress and potentially lead to failure. In the dream to create wealth, continuing this spirit of invention and creativity is one of the keys to progress and success.

In life we've been taught that "Quitters never win and winners never quit". But is this really true? Every project reaches a ‘low point' where we have to work harder for less reward. Is it always worth battling on or should we actually quit? Discover the secret that will let you know when to continue and when to finally concede that enough is enough.

How is ‘success' defined and how long will it take us to achieve it? Success is a journey with no predetermined schedule. It may take a few months or it may take a few years but the most important thing to remember is that it is a journey. Who we are defines our success as much as the destination. Set your compass and enjoy the ride.

Procrastination is the thief of time. It is one of the biggest obstacles to progress, achievement and success. It kills momentum and has a demoralising effect on your business or personal life. With five simple guidelines you can overcome this crippling habit and set yourself confidently on the path to success.

The final of the men's short track speed skating in the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympic Games was an extraordinary event. This is the amazing story of how Steven Bradbury won a gold medal and the lesson we can learn from his achievement.

Every day people make assumptions and decisions basely on the appearance of somebody or something. We instinctively choose something that looks perfect from the outside without thinking further. Unfortunately this approach can disadvantage others and have personal consequences in our own daily lives.

Only Fools and Horses was a classic British comedy that followed the hilarious misadventures of London brothers Del and Rodney Trotter. Each episode would see them engaged in another scheme that, according to the ever optimistic Del, would make them millionaires in a year. As we farewelled them from our screens their dream had actually come true. Learn how did it and what can we learn from their eventual success.

Australians and indeed many other cultures around the world have a great love of the underdog. We love to see the less favoured prevail in any contest because it promotes in us a feeling of fairness and justice. In many aspects of life we are all underdogs but history has shown that we can beat the odds and create something special for ourselves.

The consequences of planning to fail in business are many and varied. They can range from poor marketing strategies, loss of productivity and profit through to complete failure and bankruptcy. Discover exactly what a business plan is, who writes it and why it is so vital. Whether you're an entrepreneur, independent professional, small business owner or network marketer, your livelihood could well depend on it.