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Issue # 488, Week of January 15-16, 2008
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-- Quotes of the Week
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-- Article: Overwhelmed? How to Regain Your Balance - By Gwen Jewett
-- Article: Climb Your Ladder of Success Without Running Out of Gas! The Simple Truth on How to Revitalize Your Body and Ignite Your Energy for Lifelong Success [Excerpt] - By John M. Rowley
-- Book Review: The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea - By Bob Burg and John David Mann
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*** Quotes of the Week ***
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Everything becomes a little different as soon as it is spoken out loud. - Hermann Hesse, 1877-1962, German Writer

Knowledge of what is possible is the beginning of happiness. - George Santayana, 1863-1952, Spanish-born American Philosopher

Vitality shows in not only the ability to persist but the ability to start over. - F. Scott Fitzgerald, 1896-1940, American Author


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*** Article: Overwhelmed? How to Regain Your Balance - By Gwen Jewett ***
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"Nature has no mercy at all. Nature says, 'I'm going to snow. If you have on
a bikini and no snowshoes, that's tough. I am going to snow anyway.' - Maya
Angelou

Once in a while, life or career changes will just pull the rug right out
from underneath you, even when you think you are glued down and wrapped up
tightly. How do you find peace when life pulls a fast one?

You may be contemplating a huge career move, facing empty nest or divorce,
or you may simply be overwhelmed by all of the things you wish you could do
but can't because there is only one of you. I have a few suggestions for
you:

First, take a deep breath. Literally, inhale deeply, then exhale deeply,
right now. Do it as many times slowly as you need until you feel your heart
rate slow down and your muscles begin to relax.

Accept that what is, is. Trying to deny circumstances only increases your
anxiety. By facing what is really going on, you can begin to take steps to
correct it. I once saw a victim of Hurricane Katrina on a television news
program who said he had cried for two days about his loss and was all cried
out. Now, he said, he was going to move forward and make decisions about
today. So take a lesson from him; mourn your loss in the way that will help
you release it, then look to the future and take action to make it brighter.

Talk. Enlist the help of friends, trusted colleagues, a coach, family, or
whoever will listen and support you. Sometimes when you're confronting a
tough change, the last thing you want to do is talk. But talking can be one
of the most healing things you can do. Find someone you trust and tell them,
"I'm going through a tough time right now and would like to talk with
someone for a little while. I'm not looking for advice or a quick fix for
the situation, just an objective listener. Would you mind being that
person?"

Let nature refresh you. One of the things I enjoy most and that gives me the
most immediate peace is to be outside feeling the wind blow. The windier,
the better! Nature doesn't always provide that, but being outdoors, away
from phones, handheld devices, and television and absorbing sunshine,
clouds, fresh air, and whatever else nature provides that day will
unfailingly get your mind off of whatever troubles may be with you, at least
in that moment. Go for a walk, run through a field, ride a bike, or just sit
in a lawn chair. The change in environment will shift your perspective and
let you see things more objectively.

Laugh! It may seem like the last thing you can make yourself do, but
laughing has been proven to offer all kinds of physical benefits. Spend time
with a friend who always has a great sense of humor, rent a funny movie, or
just see some humor in your circumstances. I remember when my grandfather
was in a nursing home near the end of his life. It was not a bright
situation, but what did he do? He made up humorous nicknames for the staff
and the other residents (none were disrespectful). I was a child at the
time, but to this day I remember some of those names and still laugh out
loud, thinking of my sweet grandfather making the best of a hard situation.

Work with your hands. If your hands are busy, your mind won't have to be. It
can be anything -- cooking, building something, painting, sewing, repairing
something, etc. Occupying your hands will free your mind of its clutter, if
even for a little while. Over time these mini mind-breaks will allow your
energy to rebuild!

Remember that if you are overwhelmed, don't just wait it out and hope it
will get better. The most important things you can do are to practice good
self-care and get help where you need it.

About the Author:
Gwen Jewett was Executive Director of a national healthcare association for
14 years and is now a full-time Life and Career Coach. You can learn more
about her at her website, http://www.coachgwen.com

Check out the Experts page for Gwen Jewett, the Official SelfGrowth.com
Guide to Career Coach and Career Coaching:
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*** Article: Climb Your Ladder of Success Without Running Out of Gas! The
Simple Truth on How to Revitalize Your Body and Ignite Your Energy for
Lifelong Success [Excerpt] - By John M. Rowley ***
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If there is one ingredient that sets the successful apart from the rest, I
would have to say it would be their passion. The dictionary says that
passion is a strong liking or desire for, or devotion to some activity,
object, or concept. One thing I have noticed over the years is that anyone
that I have known or met that was successful had a passion. It didn't matter
if they were successful in sports, business, non-profit endeavors, family
life, or any other area. If they were successful, they had an unwavering
passion.

On January 3, 2007, Oprah Winfrey had a show called "What class are you?
Inside America's taboo topic." I thought it was handled in a wonderful and
very well balanced way. In fact, I loved the way Oprah stood her ground, as
she disagreed with the "luck equation" to success and said that luck happens
when preparation meets opportunity!

One thing did get my goat though. One of the guests said that it is harder
to get ahead today than ever before. Tell that to my grandparents and
countless others who lost everything during the depression. My grandparents
went from a beautiful home on Long Island to a two-bedroom apartment over a
shoe store in Brooklyn, where they raised six very successful and productive
children.

Oprah's guest also said that the ladder of success is so much longer today
and that it is almost impossible to climb. My burning question is this: "Is
the ladder longer? Or are we just weaker and more tired as a society?" He
stated that twenty and thirty years ago it was easier to climb that ladder
than now. I say the problem is the obesity and lack of energy in America
that has turned into an epidemic over that same time period. So is the
ladder longer, or are we just finding it harder to climb because we are
physically, emotionally, and spiritually exhausted? I agree with Oprah --
opportunity is still alive and well in America today. You need to prepare
for it and work toward your goals...all of which takes energy, patience,
persistence, determination, and most importantly passion. And never, ever
let anyone else dictate your future, even the experts that write books or
end up on talk shows. They are just telling you that they know THEY can't do
it!

It is passion that gets us out of bed in the morning before the alarm. It is
passion that keeps that spring in our step. It is passion that pushes us
when others quit. It is passion that others notice when speaking to you.
Passion comes through to others. In fact, it will inspire others. Adlai
Stevenson said of Cicero, "When Cicero spoke, the people stood and cheered.
When Demosthenes spoke, the people stood and marched!" I wasn't there when
Demosthenes spoke over 2,000 years ago, but I bet he spoke with passion, a
passion that inspired the people of his day to march and not just cheer.

When you read this book, I want you to march. I want to meet you one day at
a seminar or at an airport and have you tell me that you read my book and
got up and got going! You took control of your life with the principles in
this book and made your life better for you, your family, and your world.
You didn't just read this book...you used it! That is my passion.

Passion and enthusiasm are transferable, but so is a yawn. I want to
transfer my passion for living life to its fullest to you. When you
experience the results of living a healthy and vibrant lifestyle, your
passion will flow over to your family and friends. Anthony Robbins says that
success leaves clues, and it does. Success also requires energy. YOU are
part of everything you do. If YOU don't have the energy to pursue success,
YOU will run out of gas while climbing your ladder of success. When someone
is yawning, look away, but when someone is excelling, take notes. Hey, I
like that! That is worth repeating. When someone is yawning, look away, but
when someone is excelling, take notes. In other words, model the successful
people, and you will get similar results.

About the Author:
John M. Rowley's amazing rise to the top has become the stuff of legend and
inspiration. His credentials include being a college athlete whose career
was cut short by a near fatal car accident, a career as a janitor, and the
nerve to tackle the high powered world of Manhattan real estate and the
dynamic international field of fitness. John is the pioneer in combining
peak performance principles with physical and spiritual disciplines for
complete and lasting success. His motivational, inspirational, and sometimes
bold tell-it-like-it-is attitude is a fresh approach to lifelong success and
an inspiration to the audiences that hear and experience his life-changing
message.

Sign up for his newsletter or learn about his book at
http://www.johnmrowley.com

Check out the Experts page for John Rowley:
http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/john_rowley.html

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*** Book Review: The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business
Idea - By Bob Burg and John David Mann ***
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"The Go-Giver" tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who
yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if
the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. And
so one day, desperate to land a key sale at the end of a bad quarter, he
seeks advice from the enigmatic Pindar, a legendary consultant referred to
by his many devotees simply as the Chairman.

Over the next week, Pindar introduces Joe to a series of "go-givers": a
restaurateur, a CEO, a financial adviser, a real estate broker, and the
"Connector," who brought them all together. Pindar's friends share with Joe
the Five Laws of Stratospheric Success and teach him how to open himself up
to the power of giving.

Joe learns that changing his focus from getting to giving -- putting others'
interests first and continually adding value to their lives -- ultimately
leads to unexpected returns.

Imparted with wit and grace, "The Go-Giver" is a heartwarming and inspiring
tale that brings new relevance to the old proverb "Give and you shall
receive."

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*** Brief News of the World ***
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Positive:

* YMCA's new goal: No. 1 anti-obesity crusader: Hundreds of Ys across
country are revamping to combat lifestyle 'crisis' *

Founded in the mid-19th century, the Young Men's Christian Association has
expanded far beyond its name in the United States. It welcomes all faiths,
half the 20.2 million people it serves are female, and more than half are
adults. With that diverse clientele in mind, the Y is again redefining
itself. A new strategic plan envisions the organization as America's
paramount fitness and anti-obesity crusader, combating what it calls "the
nation's ongoing lifestyle health crisis." (Click here for complete news
story) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22612243/


* Fat to fitness instructor: Boot camp helps man lose 120 pounds *

Two years ago, Tim Lenczowski dreaded walking from the parking lot into his
office. Weighing 335 pounds, Lenczowski suffered constantly from pain in his
knees and ankles. Everyday activities such as walking and even traveling on
an airplane had become difficult. At the age of 39, he was diagnosed with a
heart condition and hypertension (high blood pressure). He knew it was time
to make a change and his doctor agreed. (Click here for complete news story)
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/01/11/weightloss.lenczowski.a/index.html


* Racing dogs land 2nd careers as blood donors: Ohio university vet school
uses retired greyhounds to save canine lives *

A group of 55 greyhounds rescued after a life of racing are helping to save
more canine lives with the donation of their blood. The dogs, most owned by
professors, technicians and students at the Ohio State University veterinary
school, visit the school several times a year to give blood. (Click here for
complete news story) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22611158/


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Other:

* NYC Cloning Historical Trees for Future *

Squat, homely, dwarfed by stately oaks and poplars, and unnoticed by the
tourists passing in horse-drawn carriages, it's a tree that only birds and
nut-hungry squirrels could love. But the 100-year-old European beech on
Central Park's Cherry Hill was the center of attention Thursday, chosen by
city officials as the first of 25 "historical" trees to be cloned as part of
a plan to add a million new trees to public spaces over the next decade.
(Click here for complete news story)
http://news.aol.com/story/_a/nyc-cloning-historical-trees-for-future/n20080111034309990001


* The Crusade Against "E-Waste": Where Do 2 Million Tons of Your Old
Computers Go? One Man's Quest to Curb Toxic Trash *

James Burgett is on a one-man crusade to attack so-called "e-waste" -- the
tons of computers and other electronic gadgets that people throw out. "I
have a profound disgust with waste," said James Burgett. At a nonprofit
facility outside San Francisco, Burgett and his staff take over four million
lbs. of computer waste each year and recycle it, reusing parts and donating
the machines he can salvage, CBS News science and technology correspondent
Daniel Sieberg reports. (Click here for complete news story)
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/01/10/eveningnews/eyeontech/main3698040.shtml


* There's a crowd of reasons we get the flu in winter *

If it's mid-January (and it is), it must be flu season. But why do winter
and the flu go together? The one-word explanation most people have heard:
crowding. That is, in winter people crowd together inside, providing a
perfect opportunity for flu viruses and other respiratory infections to
spread. But scientists and common-sense thinkers alike have been questioning
the so-called crowding theory for years. (Click here for complete news
story)
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/painter/2008-01-13-winter-flu-crowds_N.htm



 

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