You are the captain of your own ship, says Sharon Melnick. Your conscious thoughts, whether you are aware of it or not, are sending orders to your subconscious mind on how to conduct yourself. Therefore, the only logical way live your life is to control your thoughts in such a way that they will work [...]

Your mental iPod could be playing music that is not conducive to your success. Are you listening to The Blues (resigned thinking) or to Head-Banging Music (condemning thoughts)? Your inner self-talk needs to change if you're going to see a change in yourself. The tone of voice needs to be loving and the phrase needs [...]