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- Designing a Process for Success: Applying Chemical Engineering to Business (Part Two) - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Drew GerberIn my article, “Life’s Lessons as a Square: Applying Chemical Engineering to Business (Part One)”, I talked about how my degree in chemical engineering relates to me as an entrepreneur. So, how do you design a process for success? This might seem obvious, but, believe or not, people try to ...
Views: 646 - Life’s Lessons as a Square: Applying Chemical Engineering to Business (Part One) - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Drew GerberI have a degree in chemical engineering. I know, right? What was I thinking? No offense to all you engineers out there, but I think even my professors knew chemistry wasn’t “it” for me. It was like that Sesame Street song about shapes. They show 4 shapes; 3 of which are circles and one a ...
Views: 670 - Life Offers Us a Thousand Chances… All We Have To Do Is Take One - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Drew GerberOne of my favorite movies is Under the Tuscan Sun. I just watched it again for the countless time. On the surface, the film is your typical chick flick (which I happen to be a big fan of). But if you look deeper, there are some very profound messages. It’s just like eating a meal that you ...
Views: 639 - Knock Knock… It’s the Universe - by Submitted on May 10, 2013 from Drew GerberIt’s probably no surprise to you when I say I’m a believer in asking the universe for what you want. And I never cease to be amazed how it shows up. Here’s something that might surprise you: I love reality TV. If it’s a reality show, you can count me in. I’ll bring the popcorn. Well, now that ...
Views: 748 - Teach Your Children Well-Instilling Healthy Habits & Body Image - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2012 from Drew GerberThe media has a huge impact on the way we perceive beauty and our bodies today. A mother should be there to give their daughter a true sense of a healthy body image and to overcome any struggle together. We are all exposed to advertising pushing foods that are not healthy, so parents need to ...
Views: 1015 - Take Charge of Your Happiness! - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Drew GerberNot long ago, my son and I were talking about what it takes to be happy. I explained to him that unfortunately, you can’t actually be in charge of someone else's happiness or success. At end of the day each of us needs to be in charge of our own happiness and success. I am a father, a ...
Views: 812 - Help Your Child Study More Efficiently - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Drew Gerber3 strategies to boost grades Is it possible to study less and make better grades at the same time? Actually, yes! By helping your child learn to study strategically, he or she can spend less time studying and earn a better GPA. It’s all about making the most of each moment. Here are some ...
Views: 1315 - How to Set Goals for Academic Success in 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Drew GerberHow to Set Goals for Academic Success in 5 Simple Steps By Rick and Teena Kamal Most parents realize that helping their children set goals is important, but few realize that not all goals are created equal. While some goals can indeed empower children to get better grades and achieve ...
Views: 1664 - The Transformative Power of Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Drew GerberThis article is adapted from Sai Maa's book Petals of Grace: Essential Teachings for Self-Mastery. Dear ones, remember that meditation is a natural state, an experience that allows you to discover your inner being. Through meditation you realize who you are. Through meditation your ...
Views: 1100 - How Kids Can Stay Sharp Academically Over the Summer - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Drew GerberWhen students think of summer time, they often look forward to beach trips, playing outdoors, hanging out with friends, and sleeping late. While these are all indulgences that kids deserve after a long, hard school year, too much of a good thing can have negative consequences come next school ...
Views: 1906 - Healthy Eating in the New Year: Tips for Portion Control - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Drew GerberWhen the holidays are over and the New Year begins, lots of people are looking for ways to lose weight and eat healthier. Eating right-sized portions should be at the top of everyone's New Year's resolutions. Our idea of the amount of food we think we need has become skewed by our culture. Many ...
Views: 726 - A GOOD ATTITUDE - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Drew GerberWhen you’re planning major surgery everyone and their uncle advises you to “be positive” and “have a good attitude.” That’s what people told me as I approached spine surgery for scoliosis. It would take five months to recover – that I was also told in advance. I did recover, and even wrote a ...
Views: 766 - Top 10 Ways to Develop Media Relationships for Your Business - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Drew GerberThere are people searching every day through hundreds of online dating networks to find the perfect match. The objective is to find someone with the same interests and common threads to form a lasting relationship. Some of these relationships will forever be virtual, and others will grow towards ...
Views: 640(1 vote) - Grow Your Business with a Good Love Story - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Drew GerberA good “love story” is every marketer’s dream for promoting a product and growing a business. Conventional advertising is expensive and it is becoming less effective for small businesses. Fortunately, editorial stories and social media are becoming the consumer’s choice for learning more about ...
Views: 786 - Borrowing Without Begging-Financing Alternatives Through Whole Life Insurance - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Drew GerberDid you know you can use life insurance to borrow money from yourself for cars, college, vacation or other major purchases even when banks won't give you a loan? Walt Disney did it. So did J.C. Penney and the Pampered Chef. They all used the Bank On Yourself method to start, grow and/or ...
Views: 1445 - Growing Old Together With Financial Confidence - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Drew GerberAs a new or young couple just starting out, planning your life together is an exciting and beautiful time. Endless possibilities abound, but endless decisions have to made in order for those possibilities to become reality — some of which are fun to think about while others not so much so. What ...
Views: 1024 - Selling to Skeptics-Put your money where your mouth is - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Drew Gerber"If you don't offend somebody by noon each day, you're not doing much." That's the advice of business-building expert, Dan Kennedy. But I'm getting a little ahead of myself… Do you sell something that's "outside the box," like a product or service that's revolutionary, or that's a lot higher ...
Views: 868 - Family Saving Strategies For Any Economy-Four Tips For Building a Nest Egg - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Drew GerberBuilding savings – not an easy task in the best of times – has become even more of a challenge since the recession. People who had their retirement savings invested in 401(k) plans saw 40 percent or more of their wealth evaporate in the 2008 meltdown. Today, many people have watched their ...
Views: 1141 - Weight Loss Breakthrough - How Tiny Servings and The Biggest Loser Helped Lisa Mosley Lose 100 pounds - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Drew GerberThe rigors of appearing on the reality TV show The Biggest Loser led Lisa Mosley to the emotional breakthrough that empowered her to lose almost 100 pounds. But it was controlling her portions that kept her losing weight when she returned home from the set. “I live on the motto, moderation ...
Views: 923 - A Full Bowl; A Full Stomach - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Drew GerberOverweight all her life — minus the two times she lost weight only to regain it — Brenda Nutt knew she needed to make a big change. Motivated by the birth of her great-niece and her desire to be around as she grew up, Brenda — a school teacher and self-proclaimed speed eater — decided to do ...
Views: 777 - Scoring Heroic Media Buzz for Your Charity Event - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Drew GerberIn August of 2009, Michelle Tennant Nicholson of Wasabi Publicity, Inc., spoke with Catherine Porche, charity event organizer of NolichuckySplash.com, about how to land media coverage for a charity event. This call was part of Wasabi Publicity’s Wasabi Club, where listener’s learned: • What to ...
Views: 1077(2 votes) - The Language of Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2010 from Drew GerberGetting fit and losing weight is a national obsession for Americans and no wonder, given the obesity and weight problems that plague so many of us. And while most people focus on exercise and diet plans in their struggle with fat, few realize the role that talk plays in our success or failure at ...
Views: 849(1 vote) - The Language of Love - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2010 from Drew GerberAnyone who has been in a long-term, caring relationship learns to be careful how they speak of their partner. Careless or critical words and overly personal details shared can damage trust and cause lasting harm to a relationship. But what about single people who are looking to find love? ...
Views: 1010 - Is Your Financial Plan On Track? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Drew GerberDo you know how much your retirement account will be worth in ten years, 20 years, or on the day you plan to tap into it? If you can't answer that question, you don't have a plan. But don't give up hope. There are proven and time-tested ways to grow a substantial nest egg – without the risk ...
Views: 863 - Four Lies Wall Street is Telling You… - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Drew GerberI'm going to make a very bold statement that I can – and will – back up: Americans have been brainwashed into believing they must accept risk, volatility, and unpredictability to grow wealth and have a comfortable lifestyle in retirement. But don’t fall for it! There are proven and ...
Views: 1250(1 vote) - You and Your Product: You Are What You Sell - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Drew GerberThink you don’t have a product? Well, I bet you do. If you have a book, service, session, and so forth then look: This is your revenue stream. Many times people get into PR and they wonder why it doesn’t promote them in a way that counts toward their bottom line. When you become clear about ...
Views: 991(1 vote) - What to Look For In a Publicist - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Drew GerberNo one will ever be as passionate in regards to a product than its creator — you — and putting your trust and money into a PR firm or publicist can be a difficult decision. Doing it yourself gives you control, but inexperience in PR can be a hard hurdle to overcome especially if time is of the ...
Views: 1035 - PR Tool: A Lesson from Broadway - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Drew GerberYou know the song “Getting to Know You” from Rogers and Hammerstein’s The King and I? Of course you do! It’s probably stuck in your head now just by the very thought of it. Anyway, that song really rings — or sings — true when it comes to PR. You have to let people get to know you, and videos ...
Views: 1056 - Keeping a Clear View - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Drew GerberWith the day-to-day activities, the occasional breakdowns and drama associated with any business endeavor, it can sometimes be hard to remember why you’re doing what you’re doing in the first place. But keeping a clear view and revisiting the why is so important to the success of a ...
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