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- Being Fearless in the Face of Adversity - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Chris WilliamsIn my last newsletter, “Five Must-Do Practices in Tough Times” I mentioned the importance of a good attitude, protecting business relationships, getting more creative, focusing on results and the importance of effective communication. I would like to continue discussion about leading in tough ...
Views: 5412(1 vote) - The Art of Listening: Tune In or Get Tuned Out! - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Chris Williams“He who guards his mouth preserves his life.” - Proverbs 13:3 Have you ever been in a one-sided conversation? The other person is talking incessantly, leaving no room for you to speak. How about this scenario: You are conversing with someone and you feel very distracted and unfocused? You ...
Views: 3008(1 vote) - 3 Key Ingredients to Effective Content Marketing - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from TJ PhilpottContent marketing is an effective online strategy since it offers 'something' to readers for 'nothing' in return! The philosophy of this online marketing strategy is based upon doing 'favors' for others which in turn compels them to regard you more favorably. The key to successfully conducting ...
Views: 894 - 3 Advantages of an Infrequent Blog Posting Schedule - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from TJ PhilpottBlog posting is critical to the development of any site and is a huge part of the blog building process. It is a common assumption that the more frequently you post new blog entries the more the traffic you will attract. Although this assumption is absolutely true what we are discussing here is ...
Views: 1856(1 vote) - How Brain Storming Leads to Online Success - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWhether you are aware of it or not brain storming is a very large part of any success in business you may have online. All too often we get caught up in the day to day tasks involved in our businesses and use these accomplishments as our measure of success. Well true as it may be that there are ...
Views: 2154 - How to Write Copy to Overcome Buyer Reluctance - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from TJ PhilpottKnowing how to write copy that will motivate people into making a purchase is a talent that involves more than just your writing skills. A copywriter needs to place themselves inside the head of the people they are addressing. In the case of producing sales copy the writing has to be able to ...
Views: 1502 - Global Recession - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Francois Janse van RensburgHow can you find that which was never lost? Across the globe, people converse about recession and it makes me wonder what establishes the value of the Dollar or the Rand, What determines the value of gold? Can oil know its worth? Does a diamond know its own value? In my study, I found ...
Views: 2016(3 votes) - Using Technical Analysis To Manage Risk And Maintain Top Quartile Performance - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2019 from Dwayne StrocenTo manage an effective risk management solution requires more than the calculation of VaR. Ultimately a successful risk management program requires the execution of an effective hedge. Technical analysis is a vital element of this strategy. Recent market reversals brought about by the ...
Views: 1726(4 votes) - Hedging – What Is It, And It's Uses In Risk Management - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2019 from Dwayne StrocenHedging, understanding the benefits of risk management in an enterprise wide solution. Risk management and hedging is a useful tool to reduce market place liability. Here are some tips on its uses. Second of a two part article Before discussing the use of hedging to off-set risk, we need ...
Views: 1302(4 votes) - The Role Of A CTA, Commodity Trading Advisor - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2019 from Dwayne StrocenToday's Commodity Trading Advisor is no longer to be thought of only as a Portfolio Manager. His role has expanded considerably as investment products become more complex. Commodity Trading Advisor, Genuine Trading Solutions, a registered CTA with the CFTC, says the responsibility today of ...
Views: 1824(4 votes) - Student loan defaults are on the rise - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from KRYSTLE CHANMost will not dispute the value of a good education, but it's no secret that paying for college can be costly. Many students are unable to pay for their entire education out of pocket and grants or scholarships may only cover a portion of tuition, books and housing costs. Therefore, many are ...
Views: 1350 - Is Self Confidence Really A State Of Mind? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Robert DarbyThe Origins Of Self Confidence If it is true that self confidence is a state of mind, then why do some people have it and some don't? Why don't we just think it and make it so? The answers to these questions have to do partly with chance and mostly with personal creative power. We can be ...
Views: 1412 - The Six Elements of a Winning Dating Profile - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Eric LercaraFor a while now I’ve been working on finding the essential elements that you must include in an online profile. After reading hundreds of books on psychology, philosophy and attraction, I’ve come up with these six fundamentals. I strongly believe they need to be conveyed properly if you’re going ...
Views: 12587(12 votes) - When You Aren't Satisfied With What Is Manifesting In Your Life, Open Your Eyes - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Nanette GeigerYou have an energetic set point at this very moment. If you're not content with what is showing up in your life, you MUST be able to own your intentions – take one-hundred percent ownership and then you can change it. The Universe is not dropping things on your head because of a past life. ...
Views: 1785(12 votes) - 10 Life Lessons Learned from the BP Oil Spill - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sam EtkinIn the wake of the BP oil spill, we face a major environmental disaster. Hundreds of animals are dead, and even more are in danger. It could take years for affected areas to fully recover. As cleanup efforts are ongoing, engineers are still trying to work out the best method to control or ...
Views: 12831(9 votes) - All Networking is Not Created Equal - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Jim DryburghThey say that the key to happiness and longevity is having meaningful relationships with others. This means having a support system of family, friends, business associates and clients who are there for you because you are always there for them. In business this concept conjures up the word ...
Views: 1474(2 votes) - Are Low T-Levels And Poor Sleep Related? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Stacy WishnerAre you one of those guys who are burning the candle at both ends and maybe only getting 4 or 5 hours of sleep a night? Are you also one of those guys having problems with his sex drive and feeling out of sorts? Well, recent studies done in the last 3 years show that these symptoms could all be ...
Views: 2346(2 votes) - Public Health, Not Drug Patents, at Issue as Counterfeit Medicines Grow - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Mark GraysonCounterfeit drugs are a growing problem around the world, particularly in developing countries where patients are the most vulnerable. Voice of America highlighted this serious public health issue, which was raised at a recent meeting of the WHO’s World Health Assembly. Reporter Vidushi Sinha ...
Views: 952(2 votes) - A Sell and Rent Back Valuation Primer - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Steven MartinThe valuation that goes into a sell and rent back process is an important thing to see. This part of the process works as a means of determining how much money a home is worth and how much money a seller of a home will be getting out of the plan. It will help to take a good look at this because ...
Views: 1057(9 votes) - Sell and Rent Back Sellers Have Many Concerns - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Steven MartinA seller in a sell and rent back plan works simply as a person who sells one’s property to a provider and will live in that properly while paying monthly rent charges on it. This is a useful thing to see when it comes to avoiding repossession. However there are some problems that sell and rent ...
Views: 897(8 votes) - When Changes happen to a Seller in a Sell and Rent Back Agreement - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Steven MartinSometimes the seller in a sell and rent back agreement could have some kind of event happen to someone that causes a change in a sell and rent back agreement. This could deal with a marriage or new people coming to live in a property involved in an agreement. Moving away from the house can be a ...
Views: 795(8 votes) - Common Sell and Rent Back Risks for the Seller to See - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Steven MartinA sell and rent back seller who sells one’s property and becomes a renter in that property under a sell and rent back plan should be aware of the risks that can come with this type of plan. These are risks that deal with such things as the ownership of one’s home and the money that is involved ...
Views: 1399(8 votes) - Botox...The Next Best Thing To A Facelift? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIt’s hard to believe that people would actually pay to have their faces injected with a bacterium that causes paralysis of the face muscles. But that is of course what millions of Americans do every year and the number continues to increase. Since the procedure received FDA approval in April ...
Views: 1484(2 votes) - ***The 7 BIGGEST Workout Mistakes - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Sean BarkerDo you want to know the biggest mistake I continue to see guys doing in the gym? They train like bodybuilders...when they should be training like athletes. The majority of guys in the gym are "regular Joe's" with busy jobs and families where they are not required to get up on stage in a ...
Views: 2719(2 votes) - Guard Against Summer Ear Injuries! - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Stacy WishnerWith summer just around the corner, I know I’m going to start seeing a lot more patients with ear complaints and injuries. Why? Many ear conditions and injuries arise from things associated with warm weather and busier outdoor activity, like water sports, motorcycles, and amusement park rides, ...
Views: 2376(2 votes) - Five Reasons to Read More Biographies - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Angie ThompsonMark Twain wrote, "The man who does not read good books is no better than the man who can`t." Walt Disney said, "There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate`s loot on Treasure Island." And, more recently, Theodore Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss) taught us, "The more that you read, the ...
Views: 963(9 votes) - What Do You See? - How Your Vision Drastically Affects Your Results - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Angie ThompsonWhile I`ve never worn any sort of corrective lenses, at my age, I am becoming increasingly more aware of my vision. Things that were once perfectly clear are now sometimes hazy. I once took my vision for granted; now it is becoming harder to do so. (Before you all give me the name of your ...
Views: 805(8 votes) - LOVE AND WORK: THE PLEASURES OF OUR LIVES - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Flo SchellLong ago I read a book that featured one of Dr. Sigmund Freud’s most famous theories. Freud said that man has two basic needs: love and work. As a young woman, I had already figured out the universal need for love, but the idea that ‘work’ was equally as important was a big ‘aha’. And so ...
Views: 1716(3 votes) - The Magic of Allowing - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Kate Corbin"All you have to do is decide what you would like to experience, and then allow it in order to receive it." - Abraham-Hicks According to the Law of Attraction, the manifestation process consists of three steps: Step 1) You have a desire. Step 2) Source says YES - every single ...
Views: 2287(5 votes) - My Weight Loss Epiphany - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Kate Corbin"Nothing is more important than that you feel good. When you feel good, you can create not only your ideal physical condition but everything else you desire in life." - Abraham-Hicks If you're anything like me, you've been dieting most of your life, i.e., trying to deprive yourself of the ...
Views: 1495 - Master Your Mind - Master Your Body - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Kate Corbin"The body is the servant of the mind." - James Allen According to Dr. Candace Pert, "our mind literally creates our body." Therefore, if your mind has created the body you now have, it follows that your mind can create the body you would like to have. You can actually THINK your way to your ...
Views: 2314(2 votes) - Create Your Own Info-Product to Succeed - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Jon KnoppYou can still make your own information product even though you are not an expert of something. Continue reading and youíll learn that making and selling your information product profitably can easily be mastered. It all begins with a thought. Take a look at yourself, you go off ...
Views: 847(2 votes) - Priorities & Prioritization Tips for Creative People - How to Prioritize Now! - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KylePrioritizing tasks and projects (and whatever else is on our plate) can be challenging for anyone. For multi-talented people, it's even more difficult because modern day DaVincis have that many more things on our 'to do' lists. How to decide what to do? How to choose what to focus on among ...
Views: 3922(1 vote) - Exercise on the Run: Tips for Fitting in a Workout on a Busy Schedule - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Dale MillerAlthough it has been said many times, there is simply no way to be fit and live well without getting adequate physical activity. Despite years and years of medical recommendations and serious warnings about the illnesses associated with sedentary lifestyles, too many people in the developed ...
Views: 2761(2 votes) - Diversifying Your Income Stream - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Jon KnoppOne of the essential things you must know with your website is that you need to diversify your income. Let's say 90% of your website profit come mostly from Google AdSense and your account got suspended. You would lose 90% of your online profit, then what would you do? Would you be able ...
Views: 1480 - Top 8 Tips - How I Dealt With My Acne - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Linda AvilesAcne - the one word that many people around the world has suffered with throughout their whole life. It usually starts to appear in our early teens, when hormones are out of control. I remember starting to break out in Junior High. My acne would first appear on my forehead, then it will ...
Views: 2280 - Internet Dating Online - What's in Your Wallet? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Daryl CampbellMatchmaker Carole Shattil is president of CheckMatesInc. She recently told the Mercury News, "There's so many masses of people online," People are frustrated - they meet the person, and they're not who they say they are." Some may be skeptical of this statement since matchmaking in many ways ...
Views: 966(6 votes) - Accurate Christianity - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Francois Janse van RensburgAccurate Christianity Every person is special, unique, and deserves the utmost respect. Every person is a celebrity and a king! Your boss, your teacher, your parents, and even the beggar on the corner are special and unique and deserve respect too! We were all fashioned and formed in the ...
Views: 2090(1 vote) - The mystery of the invisible seed! - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Francois Janse van RensburgThe artist’s expression of his inner self is hidden in the art and the beauty of his painting. Look deep enough into any type of art, and you will find the mystery of an invisible dream that started of in a single seed in the heart and the very essence of the architect. If we gaze upon ...
Views: 2772(2 votes) - Innocent Untill Proven Guilty - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Francois Janse van RensburgIn 1895, the United States Supreme Court noted that: The principle that there is a presumption of innocence in favor of the accused is the undoubted law, axiomatic and elementary, and its enforcement lies at the foundation of the administration of our criminal law. The Coffin Court, after ...
Views: 2854(1 vote) - 5 Steps to Lighten Your Summer BBQ - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Sam EtkinWe are full swing into summer at my house. Lazy days at the pool, sipping icy lemonade while watching fireworks and BBQ's filled with family and friends are just to name a few summertime traditions. While many of our summertime activities revolve around enjoying the outdoors and grilling, it's ...
Views: 2961(7 votes) - July 4th and its Significance for Personal Achievement - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Sam EtkinAmerica's independence did not come on a silver platter. In a similar way our personal successes would not materialize if we are not willing to pay the prize for their attainment. In the Audio book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill,it is stated that in spite of the fact that we all remember ...
Views: 1993(1 vote) - Business Startup Success Secrets – 2 Big Mistakes You’ll Probably Make - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Keelan CunninghamThe hardest part about building a business from scratch is that you have 2 very big variables to contend with. One is the system and the other is the people building and running the system. Let’s talk about 2 big business startup mistakes that are often made and what you as an entrepreneur can ...
Views: 1595(8 votes) - Rooster's Different Faces - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Justin DavisThe Rooster is traditionally considered to be a favorable sign. His crow signals the break of dawn and the beginning of a fresh start, driving away the ghosts and evil spirits of the night. The only creature of the Chinese zodiac with wings and, per se, is regarded as the messenger that attaches ...
Views: 1836(1 vote) - Break Free From Habit Hypnosis - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Jo Della PennaWe are such creatures of habit. Sometimes we get caught up in what I call “habit hypnosis.” Think about your morning routine. How much of what you do is consciously decided versus done out of habit? Think about the way you take your shower, the way you brush your teeth, or what you eat for ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - What “The Success” Meant To You - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Vishwas MahaleWhat is the real meaning of success? It can be a matter of great debate. Different people define it differently. For a majority of people achieving professional heights is “success.” For students, securing good grades is “success.” For parents, seeing their kids doing well in life means ...
Views: 840 - The 2 Top MLM Blog Secrets You Need To Know For Creating A Successful Site - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Dean CaporellaThe two most significant MLM blog secrets you will need to develop to grow a successful blog are value and trust. Among the downfalls for a lot of online network marketers is they simply do not fully grasp this and strike their audience with sales pitch after sales message. Value and trust ...
Views: 1702 - CRAFTING A SOLID BUSINESS PLAN: - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Adil RehmanBusiness plan is a crucial document for all types of businesses, not only to impress potential investors and lenders, but also for the future success of the business. In order to get success it is necessary that the business plan should fit your exact business needs. Without a well-written and ...
Views: 677(6 votes) - Importance Of Web Page Content In Guaranteeing Online Money Making - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Stephen KavitaAbove everything else, your web page content is what you should lay more emphasis on. Search engines are constantly looking to spider websites and blogs that add new information on a regular basis. This then tells you that before monetizing your web pages, your highest priority should be to ...
Views: 1349 - To Have Positive Thoughts Is The Key To Relating With Others And Achieving Success - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Stephen KavitaToday, life is filled with twists and turns and the best way to stay sober is to have positive thoughts. In our everyday life we interact with many people and face various challenges. Always remember that all this is part of life thus we must soar above our situations in order to perform well ...
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