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- Article Writing? It's all about money...honey! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Allan HanningThey say “Read, read, read........write, write, write” I say further “brings money, money, money......” Reading and writing on various topics harness your writing skill with fun at its core. Article writing has become vital in many professions. It is also looked upon as an effective marketing ...
Views: 1371 - How vital content is in attracting customers? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Allan HanningA thought of a good content for your website, may bring monotony to you. But, wait, how will attract potential customers to your site, be it any kind of business? The content is the most essential tool as agreed by most of the marketing icons. The simple reason is with web presence, you need ...
Views: 796 - Grand Cayman Island: Travel Guide for the Tours - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from N K SinghGrand Cayman Island is one of the islands of the Grand Cayman Islands. It is one of the largest islands among the Cayman Islands. Featuring the famous seven-mile beach, this place is one of the finest places to be in the vacation. Beautiful sunrise and having your favorite drink while watching ...
Views: 918(2 votes) - The Directories of Cayman Islands - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from N K SinghThe Grand Cayman Islands are situated in the south of Cuba and the northwest of Jamaica. It is one of the existing overseas territories of the British government. The Grand Cayman Islands is basically is the collection of three individual Island. They are Grand Cayman Island, Cayman Brac, and ...
Views: 822(1 vote) - Acceptance of Self - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowAcceptance; when your higher power created you he or she put together a priceless package and you were presented to the world, probably kicking and screaming. Maybe you even scored a perfect 10 on your Virginia Apgar assessment. As your life was beginning, in all probability, it was filled ...
Views: 910 - Defining Success in Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Peter StephensonGreetings! The notions of "succeeding" and "success", have been around as long as mankind, and current definitions have endured for at least three generations, namely for ourselves, for our parents, and for our grandparents. Fifty years ago The Concise Oxford Dictionary defined success as ...
Views: 959 - Give Your Small Business Start Up a Drastic Increase In The Chance of Succeeding - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Leon EdwardThe first step you need to take in researching your new business is to decide on the type of business or businesses you are most suited to and would be most successful in. Before establishing a business, consider whether or not your product or service meets the needs of your target market. ...
Views: 1315(3 votes) - All Done By the Fence - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David ZHENGWe have kept a dog for almost eight years, and he has become a family member to us. This little puppy concerns on everything in our house. He would give a bark to tell us that the sofa has been moved, or to remind us to put a traveling bag back to the original place. Undoubtedly, things we ...
Views: 942(1 vote) - How to Make a Difference Today - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe may not solve every problem we encounter or always find the right words to say in a challenging situation, but we do have the ability to make a difference today. When our focus is how we can make a positive impact, just one helpful action today, then we really can change the world - one day ...
Views: 633 - Dealing with Sadness and Depression - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: My husband and I met while we were both on the rebound and were both doing a lot of partying which continued far too long into our married life. We both did quit our bad habits however in the following years I focused on the kids and their activities and he worked more hours. ...
Views: 18679(16 votes) - Chimneying: The Spiritual Climb - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI recently began rock climbing. So far, I love it. Not only is the climbing fun, it's opening some new metaphors for the spiritual journey. There are times, when rock climbing, that you find yourself wedged between two parallel rock walls. Sort of like Santa Claus stuck in a chimney. To ...
Views: 928 - What Gives You Hope? 7 Guaranteed Ways to Find Hope - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOkay, I can’t absolutely guarantee it, but I can share from recent experience during some seemingly hopeless times a few things that have shored up my faith and hope, and have made me smile through tears. 1. Find a yellow daffodil about to bloom and enjoy a one-minute reverie. 2. Close ...
Views: 598 - New Beginnings And The Possible Dream - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” Harriet Tubman Since 1996, with a few breaks, I have been holding monthly Saturday morning meetings on the theme of The ...
Views: 596 - Get Your Prospects To Trust You - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from John OsgoodWe all know that people usually buy from traders they are already familiar with -- people they know and like. The same thing applies in email list building – your prospects need to know and like you before they try your product or service. Needless to say, trust is a very important factor to get ...
Views: 727 - A Moment of Bliss - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsGood Morning!! Maybe it is the freshness of spring and all of the vivid colours but I feel energized and excited today! My ideas are flowing and I am really happy! I love these moments of pure bliss and joy! There is a perfectly calm breeze, the sun is shining brightly and the ocean is ...
Views: 555 - Listening to the heart - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI’ve recently begun asking colleagues for old and used books I can pass on to the Department of Youth Services. Young offenders who read - and it doesn’t seem to matter much what they read - tend not to re-offend upon release. It’s as though reading introduces them to another world so that ...
Views: 571 - To Hold Hope In My Heart - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy intent this week: To hold hope in my heart! Every week I write a prediction- based on the energy of the coming week- and include a message, like a poem to stimulate meditation . This week’s prediction was rather long- so I’ve left out the meditation- you can find it all at my blog on ...
Views: 584 - My Marathon Cookies - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTraining for a marathon can be grueling, but occasionally it's also delicious. Turns out, things like carbs, salt, and sugar are not just permissible, they are necessary. Got that friends? Muy necesarios. Here's one of my favorite "recovery" foods after a long weekend run. The recipe came to me ...
Views: 1129(3 votes) - The Call of the Calling - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn this blog I’ve discussed public issues and also personal ones. Today’s blog is a personal one. I have touched on this topic before, but I am finding I need to discuss it again as I’m curious about other people’s experience with it. Here goes… I have been thinking a lot lately about callings, ...
Views: 720 - Taking Control - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from shayne hammondApproximately 10 years ago, on a freezing July night, the cold, hard, truth hit me like a freight train... NO ONE WAS COMING TO MY RESCUE. On our bedroom floor, my wife was giving birth to our son, he’d come so quickly that we had just called the hospital to tell them we were on our ...
Views: 1529(9 votes) - What Does Tastelessness Taste Like? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWater Study - a Sensory-Linguistic Exercise We know the taste of water… but can we describe it? Try, and find yourself at a loss for words. How can such a universally familiar taste be so elusive? One possible explanation is that water doesn’t have a “chemical” taste, just a physical ...
Views: 643 - ***Your Gifts in the Workplace - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David Couper1. Be authentic. Some people use gifts as part of doing business or politic. But I prefer to be genuine. If your boss or your co-worker or a recruiter has been supportive then now is a good time to say thank you. 2. Be appropriate. Don't give a present that looks like you expect ...
Views: 967(2 votes) - ***Why Bother With a Cover Letter When Applying For a Job? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperYou can never know what happens to a cover letter. Some cover letters are electronically scanned, some are read and some are tossed! You can’t take the risk of not doing a cover letter when your future employer reads and analyzes every response. So bit the bullet and do it. Here are some ...
Views: 945(1 vote) - ***Why A Professional Career Needs A Professional Resume - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperPart of what I do with some clients is getting them a new resume. Very often the most articulate and polished person has trouble "singing their own praises". One marketing professional, on paper, made herself sound like she was new to the business and not seasoned with twenty years plus ...
Views: 800 - ***What Are The Top Jobs And How Can I Get Them? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperAccording to some surveys some of the top jobs for 2009 will include those in IT especially data warehousing and mining, IT security, networking, virtual computing and VOIP; engineering; accounting and tax professionals. Especially those in demand will be the specialist who can also communicate ...
Views: 847 - ***Untold Interviewing Tips - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperBe prepared as many interviewers are neither ready nor skilled at interviewing! One interviewer had someone else's resume when he interviewed me for a job. It took ten minutes to realize he was not talking about me. Sell yourself don't rely on the recruiter to buy without some help. Some ...
Views: 769 - ***Top Companies to Work For - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperThere are many Top Companies out there but you need to know what makes them top and how that matches your values. DDI a leading HR development company defines a key aspect of interviewing and hiring as Motivational Fit. How will the person fit in with the environment? Will he or she like ...
Views: 1062 - To Forgive An Affair - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraDiscovering an affair is always hurtful—no person is invulnerable to the pain and anguish that it can bring. Often, a person’s initial reaction would be shock, fury and numbness that could go on and on in a vicious cycle. The sad thing is whatever reactions one might have hardly matters at all, ...
Views: 925 - ***Resume Tips - Good to Great - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperA resume is paradoxically important and not important. It's important because it makes you think through your career and analyze what your accomplishments were and how they relate to your next job. But on the other hand it's not important because 80% of jobs are got through networking where it ...
Views: 912 - ***The Low Down on Changing Careers Successfully - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor, people change jobs, on average, ten times during a twenty-year period. More shocking is that baby boomers continue to have a relatively large number of short-duration jobs even as they approach middle age. ( Department ...
Views: 744 - ***Survival Jobs? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperNeed to pay the bills until you sell that script? Studying for your next career move and need some extra money. Or laid off and still looking but your mortgage is looking to get paid. You need a survival job. In Los Angeles survival jobs are common nature for many people especially those ...
Views: 826 - ***Six Reasons Why Job Networking Doesn’t Work! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David Couper1. Not doing your research. - Make sure you know who will help you and why. Understand your business and how it works. Research which are the companies that you want to work with and which are the ones that you don't. If you don’t you run the risk of blowing the job. - I called someone ...
Views: 821 - ***The Seven Tips You Need To Find a Job in A Recession – Offering Hope and Help! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperIt depends who you ask whether we are in a recession or not. But as I talk to clients things are not all great. So first keep your job - even if you don't like it - it makes sense to find a new one before you quit. Make sure you are wanted - volunteer for the key projects and create ...
Views: 972(1 vote) - ***Interviews - OK to Extraordinary - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperTo me an interview is a game. You start off with 100 points and you lose points. The objective is to get 80 or more You lose five points for wearing an inappropriate tie. You lose 10 points for not being prepared. You lose another five points if you don't have a great example of how you ...
Views: 794 - ***Inspired Networking - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperNetworking can be for two reasons. One to gain contacts, information and leads OR two to increase awareness and educate yourself about jobs and the market. And when you are looking to gain awareness and education you want to be inspired. What does that mean? It means that networking with ...
Views: 884 - Teach Your Children About The Facts Of Death And Dying - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraOne of the best things you could do to prepare your children for the prospect of death is to discuss about it with them ahead of time. It is important that you teach your kids that dying is merely an aspect of one’s life and at one point or another you and your children would be faced with ...
Views: 1068 - ***Off the Wall Tips for Getting A Job - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperDon't write a resume. Instead of sending out a resume, talk about who you are. Whenever someone asks for something in writing to send to a contact ask to speak to the contact instead. Don't post a resume online but do post to blogs and other websites in your field. WHY NOT - we often rely on ...
Views: 879 - ***Mentors - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperThe origin of the word is Greek mythology. When Odysseus left for the Trojan War he placed Mentor in charge of his son and palace. Roll onto 2008 and mentors have been promoted from the babysitting and house-sitting to key advisory roles. Why get a mentor? Learn from someone who has been ...
Views: 899 - ***Inspiring Job Search Tips - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David Couper1. Do one more thing. Make one more call - that could be the one. Send another email - who knows what could happen. Go to another networking meeting - this could be the one – the big one. 2. Do one less thing. Send one less email and make a phone call instead. Send one less "blind" ...
Views: 860 - Natural Beauty Tips That Make a Difference - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraBeautiful” need not be glamorous as those days of dark and smudgy make-up have long gone by. As although glamorous may be stunning, natural can be radiant. There is an endless assortment of beauty enhancers available in the market today ranging from beauty products to beauty tips and regimen to ...
Views: 952(2 votes) - ***How to Make Sure Your First Three Months Are Not Your Last! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperYou're one of the lucky ones who just got a new job or you started on a new project. How can you make sure you your first 90 days isn't your last? It's all about showing your value to the employer or your manager while still learning the industry, company or job. That can be tough. You say ...
Views: 1135(2 votes) - ***How To Fail Your Job Interview – Interview Horror Stories and How To Avoid Them - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David Couper1. Low-cut, Cut-offs, and Cutting Edge should be cut out of your interview dress. 50% of hiring managers say dressing inappropriately is the biggest mistake. Business dress works even if the company does business casual normally. It shows respect. Remember you can always take your jacket or ...
Views: 964 - Conversational Hypnosis Techniques: How My Cousin Used A Crayon To Win A Friend - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Michael LeeConversational hypnosis techniques can come in handy in everyday situations. Some time ago, one of my cousins started attending kindergarten school. As expected, the little girl was scared out of her mind. She was a very shy child, and worried about her classmates and whether she would make any ...
Views: 954 - ***How Do You Change Jobs? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David Couper5 WAYS 1. Go back to school. The most expensive and longest route. 2. Go back to school but get somebody to pay. E.g. Some local areas will pay you to retrain as a teacher. 3. Work part-time in your new career while working in your old job. 4. Volunteer in you new career and get ...
Views: 834 - Overcoming Tiredness And Loss Of Energy In 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Michael LeeNot everyone can afford to drop by their favorite spa whenever fatigue sets in. And not everyone can hire a special chef or nutritionist to customize their diet according to their energy needs. However, you don’t really need all that high end stuff to perk you up. In fact, the secrets to ...
Views: 656 - ***Growth Areas for Jobs! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David Couper1. Green is this year's color. Green jobs are the flavor of the month and because of the new administration this month should last at least four years and more. Solar energy, alternative fuels, energy conservation are all hot! Social awareness and conscious investing are also growing. 2. ...
Views: 840 - The Wealth Creation Formula - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe key to solving a problem is to come up or use a formula that makes the process easier. Everything has a formula, and by following the logic of it, you’ll never be bothered by problems (in most cases) till the day you die. To get rich is something that only a select few know the answer to. ...
Views: 3343(1 vote) - ***Four Tips for Making Working Abroad A Reality - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperI have lived in Japan and worked in the UK where I grew up as well as Chicago and LA in the US. In between times I have visited another 20 or so countries for fun or work. Every trip I learned something but it was only when I was living in another country did I really start to understand the ...
Views: 1231 - ***Four Essential Rules for Job Relocation - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from David CouperMoving to a new city or country for work can be tempting or sometimes may seem like the only option. But think things through before packing! Don't only move for money? - I've known executives who have moved to a country they were not interested in and away from family only to quit after a ...
Views: 659 - Aggression And Dementia: Old Dog Problems - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAs your pet ages, there will be many changes that's bound to happen in its behavior and its relationshep between you and your family. We all know that they age a lot faster than us humans and live a shorter lifespan. As they draw closer to the point of their doom, problems will arise and ...
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