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Be Willing to Be a Little Outrageous to Get What You Want!
Psychologists say, "If a child has not had a serious fall within the first year of life, they are being too closely guarded." That statement needs to be said for our adult lives as well. Have you had a serious fall in the past year? If not, is it because you're...
Creating the Prosperity Mindset
The note was scrawled across the back of a flyer for the chaplain program. It was written by a parishioner, right after a Sunday service I had given at my own church. "I hadn't realized until you pointed it out that it's the rich people who are the spiritual...
Identity Theft – A Financial Risk to Take Seriously
Identity theft is a growing criminal activity, affecting thousands of Americans each year. How serious is this crime? It topped the list of consumer complaints in 2002 according to the Federal Trade Commission. The FBI estimates between 500,000 and 700,000 Americans...
Marketing 101
You may want to grab a pen and some blank paper, and the beverage of your choice... Now, let's get started building YOUR business! Lesson 4 MAKE AN EFFECTIVE MARKETING PLAN It has been well said that if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Today we...
The Scientific Process Behind Making Wishes Come True
I've told people thousands of times that they've just go to ask for what they want. And I find that most people only have one problem with this directive . . . They don't KNOW what they want! You can't ask for what you want unless you know what...
The Truths of the Soul
Many folks have asked me "what is your philosophy and how has it guided you through your life." Rather than give examples of actions I have taken by living my philosophy, I feel it is far better to describe the philosophy so that everyone can understand; they too can...
20 Keys to Leadership
In today's marketplace, leading a company to success can be difficult. A stagnant economy, increased unemployment rates, and unpredictable market changes make many employees uncertain of what to do. Therefore, you need a strong, effective leader at the company or...
It's the Little Things That Make a Difference
Have you ever heard that saying before? It was 12:47 on Thursday afternoon and I hadn't eaten lunch yet. I was hungry, but I was on a mission. I was glued to the window impatiently waiting for the cable guy to come and hook up my Internet service. Have you ever...
Kids Need to Manage Stress, Too
Childhood is supposed to be a time of carefree days spent with friends going to amusement parks and movie matinees. But childhood can also be a time of great stress. Like adults, children also need help dealing with pressures in their lives. Children commonly...
PR isn’t for Sissies
Studies indicate that more than 90% of people fear public speaking more than they fear death itself. Still, you may have overcome your fear by speaking in public, giving presentations, workshops, keynotes, conferences and meetings but when it comes to answering...
Search Your Soul to Find Success
If Goal Setting, Affirmations, Self-Help Books, Visualization, Positive Thinking, Motivational Speakers and every other "Technique" self-help Gurus tell people what to do then why aren't they working for most people? Millions have done all these things but...
Step Two – Discover Your Hidden Business Deductions Creating All the Money You Will Ever Want
Secrets of the Rich In the past two issues, we have covered the Seven Proven Steps that the rich use to make and grow their money. In the first edition, we covered the overview of the system and debuted the seven steps: Create a Business. Discover Your Hidden Business...
The Five Terrible Lies About Selling
Terrible Lie #1:You need to sell more to make more money. Fact: You need to sell LESS to make more money. I have a motto: In order to sell more, you must first learn to sell less, a whole lot less. Sound crazy? I have a friend who just moved from selling photocopier...
The Future of Publishing?
There's nothing like the feeling of curling up in a plush armchair in front of a roaring fireplace on a cold winter evening. You, a steaming cup of tea and a good...Sheet of stainless steel foil? I came across an article recently that deals with what may well be the...
We are All Disciples
Our Sunday message introduced the twelve disciples who followed Jesus. Interestingly enough, twelve young people happened to be joining our church. So, twelve empty chairs were placed up front and as the name of each disciple was read, one child came quietly forward...