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- Sales Techniques: Does It Make Sense To Keep Doing What Isn't Working? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Cheryl ClausenPersistence is good, but not if you're persistently doing the wrong things. That's just being pig headed and stupid. But you do it because you allow yourself to be mislead into thinking that sales is a numbers game and that if you just keeping doing it you’ll eventually get what you ...
Views: 642 - To Be Or Not To Be A Successful Temp - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Todd HicksAre you interested in being employed in the consulting industry? Do you want to work for an employment agency? I will teach you how to be a successful temp. The first thing you must do is develop marketable job skills. Many employment agencies want you to be highly proficient with Microsoft ...
Views: 568 - Achieve Your Goals By Growing Bigger Than Your Problems - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Kaya SingerA few months ago, one of my clients shared with me that she had been unconsciously keeping her business small, because she didn't trust she could manage it if it were bigger. She could handle the customers she had now, but if she took on more,she might not be able to give them quality service. ...
Views: 1036 - You Can Save Thousand Of Dollars By Quitting Smoking! - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Scott BarkerHealth isn’t the only factor in why people are planning to quit smoking now or in the near future. The cost of smoking has a direct impact on their way of life, limiting the amount of money they can contribute to the living expenses of the household. Smoking is a very expensive habit, and ...
Views: 1223 - Balanced When Busy - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Janet GomezDeveloping your knowledge and awareness about everyday foods is an important way to start learning how to nourish yourself on all levels. In a recent article, I set out 10 pointers on how to achieve a healthy way of eating that is fast. You can also do this by educating yourself by consulting ...
Views: 670 - Peace - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from VicToria FreudigerLittle did the Woods family know that Joshua’s young life would be snuffed out merely by sitting in a car that happened to be parked on the other side of a perimeter wall at Midway Airport? We never know what the ‘morrow will bring. As long as we don’t know, why not start this day and create ...
Views: 1534 - Success And Failure Of Holiday Office Parties - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Ruth HaagHoliday office parties are a tradition for most companies. Along with celebrating the holidays, they can provide a relaxed atmosphere in which employees can find out more about one another, and their families. However, if parties are poorly managed, they can create irritation and strife. ...
Views: 2567 - 5 Loving Actions That Will Keep Your Love Alive - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Richard NicastroIt’s no secret that modern life is fast-paced and getting faster every day. In this world, relationships—and all the work they require—can easily be seen as inefficient, time-consuming and simply not gratifying enough. For your relationship to have a healthy chance at survival, ...
Views: 684 - Sex Stats - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Al Link and Pala CopelandSex Stats By Al Link and Pala Copeland - 4 Freedoms Relationship Tantra The next time you’re at a party and there’s a lull in the conversation rather than trying to fill the gap with your knowledge of sports statistics, sitcom trivia or movie tidbits wow your listeners with ...
Views: 3694 - ***I Just Don't Understand! - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Joe FarchtWhy doesn't this person do what I want them to do? Can't they just get along? Why is he so abrupt with everyone? Why doesn't she follow the steps in the process like they are meant to be followed? Why are so many mistakes made? Why do I have to follow up so much to make sure the work gets ...
Views: 1351(49 votes) - Creating Effective Rules To Instill Positive Discipline In Children - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Tim RosanelliEnforcing rules on children is necessary for effective parenting. Rules promote safety and structure to a child’s life that create order and set them up for success at home and school. Situations usually arise when parent’s attempt to enforce these rules and a child resists. This leads to ...
Views: 1470 - Chess In The Ancient World ( Pre-1450) - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Jim SlateChess in the Ancient World ( Pre-1450) Chess is one of the most enduring and popular games in human history. The first written mention of chess is found in Persian documents dating to the fifth century CE. Early Persian references on the game seem to indicate that it was invented in India. ...
Views: 1482 - ***I Rest In God - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Robert PerryOur need for rest goes very deep. Who does not look forward to a peaceful rest? Even more important than rest of the body, however, is rest of the mind. Who of us does not yearn for rest from our cares and anxieties, our sense of burden, and our crippling fears? While rest of the body is easily ...
Views: 1599(1 vote) - Some Answers To The Question: “Why Doesn’t My Life Work?” - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Jackie LapinHow often have you heard someone say “Why doesn’t my life work?” Or “Nothing Ever goes right for me.” Or thought to yourself: “What’s wrong with my life?” It’s so easy to think that you are a victim of diabolical forces that have conspired to hand you a fistful of misery. But Quantum Physics is ...
Views: 912 - Surf The Love Vibration: 10 Tips For Using Love to Make Your Life Happier And Easier - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Jackie LapinDo you want a happier, easier life? Surf the Love Vibration! Is life a bit of a struggle? Do you find yourself thwarted at work, unhappy at home, yearning for romance, feeling unappreciated? Then love is your answer. Not romantic love, but Universal love -- the kind that opens the doors of ...
Views: 1037 - Happy Holidays To Earth, Goodwill To Men - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Jackie LapinAs we embark on the holidays this year, it is a happy time of the year for many of us. We celebrate the themes peace on Earth, goodwill to men, generosity, kindness and compassion. For most of us that means giving gifts to our friends and family, the camaraderie of the office Christmas party, ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - Facialbuilding ... The Last Word In Facial Exercise - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Deborah CrowleyHow did you get started in Facialbuilding? I began teaching Facial Exercise in 1976. At that time, Isometrics were the only form of facial training known to the public. A year later, still teaching Facial Isometrics, I became interested in weightlifting and soon after stepped into competitive ...
Views: 2005 - Success Is Easy You Make It Hard - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Cheryl ClausenYou make it hard by telling yourself it's hard. You make it hard by avoiding action. The combination of your thoughts and your inaction is ruining any chance you have for success. Successful people think and act differently than unsuccessful people. You can adopt the thinking and the ...
Views: 809 - What Is Chair Massage? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Eric BrownChair Massage is a short massage, anywhere from five to 30 minutes, done through the clothing. Chair massage typically focuses on key tension areas in the back, neck, shoulders and arms. A professional chair massage practitioner performs the chair massage in a specially designed ergonomic ...
Views: 1723 - Cooperation Produces Promotions - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Hal WechslerHow Cooperation Doubles Learning Skills College and graduate school are based on listening to lectures, right? A 2-year Pennsylvania State University (PSU) study says forgettaboutit. In kindergarten you played and learned with a buddy, and in your corporate career, teamwork (buddy-system) is ...
Views: 956 - 10 Ways To Support Someone Who Is Grieving - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Jan TincherHow can we help and support someone who is grieving? Here are ten tips: 1. Call weekly, twice weekly, daily, or weekends, whichever is appropriate. Try to do it at the same time of day. If you call at 6 p.m. (as an example) daily, weekly, or whenever, they know when you will be calling and ...
Views: 1785 - Ten Steps To Persuasive Sales Presentations - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Diane DirestaTen Steps to Persuasive Sales Presentations By Diane DiResta Selling is the life blood of any business and we are all in sales. Are your presentations as professional and persuasive as they could be? Follow these simple guidelines to make your sales presentations sparkle. 1. Start with a ...
Views: 2655 - Time Management Tips: Do You Have Goals? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Cheryl ClausenGoals can help you to make the most effective use of your time. Most people understand that goals are important but they aren't very good at setting and getting them. And that creates a lack of focus and that lack of focus causes you to make poor time related decisions. One reason people ...
Views: 734 - The One Sentence That Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Jan TincherDo you know that your thoughts govern your life, and your health? If you don't take control of your thoughts, all kinds of things happen. Some good, some not so good. Then, do you say to yourself in frustration, "I don't know how to change!"? Well, here's an insight for you. You change by ...
Views: 2374 - Five Keys To Effective Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Charles RemingtonIt's that time of the month I receive my writing assignment for my next article. As I open the e-mail from the editor it reads, "This is your mission if you choose to accept it, report the five key factors to effective weight loss." Okay Chief! A dream assignment, one every writer hopes for, ...
Views: 2417 - The Healing Power Of Your Next Meal - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Charles RemingtonEarly man knew that his Creator made provisions for healing that dated back 5,000 years ago. The first recorded writings of Indian culture, called The Veda's, document man's knowledge of healing through nutrition. Bible scriptures from 3,500 years ago show man divinely inspired to write, "God ...
Views: 1286 - ***Ask Dr. Z - Neuropathy, CoQ10, PleoMuc, Your Personal Portable Oxygen Bar - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Dr. Z - Peter ZeischeggAsk Dr. Z - Neuropathy, CoQ10, Pleo Muc, Your Personal Portable Oxygen Bar Content: Quotes for Your Life I get letters Dr. Z's Neuropathy Kit Your Personal Portable Oxygen Bar Quotes for Your Life "You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable ...
Views: 2151 - Thumbsucking - A Book Review - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldAs a mom with four children, all of whom were thumbsuckers when small, and all of whom stopped the habit in different ways at different ages, I understand the frustration many parents feel when trying to help their young child overcome this habit. "David Decides About Thumbsucking" by Susan ...
Views: 2178 - Transform Your Fear Into POWER - by Is FEAR keeping you stuck from moving forward with your business or your life?
Struggling with procrastination?
Feeling frustrated because you know what you should do and you just don't do it?
You can have a clear vision, develop a strong business and marketing plan, outline key actions to ...
Views: 995 - ***Sustaining Healthy Family Life: Tips For Overcoming The Holiday Stress Blues - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishIntroduction Few of us are immune to holiday stress. It doesn’t help that Thanksgiving and Christmas are so close together. For many people, it’s like getting a second-wham of anxiety and disappointment before you recover from the first one at Thanksgiving. Because our ...
Views: 4214(1 vote) - Writing Your Own Ebook - The Basics - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Jo MarkIn this era of fast food, music downloads, and online shopping, people want stuff and they want it now. Everyone is in a hurry. In this get-it-now culture, ebooks have become a very hot commodity. They sell extremely well in this environment. They have not yet overtaken traditional book sales, ...
Views: 990 - Good Habits That Keep You Motivated All Day Long - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Peter MurphyIf you want to stay motivated for the rest of the day then you should keep in mind several things. Below is a list of things and pointers that you might want to take note of. These pointers and tips will allow you to keep going for the whole work day. 1. Exercise in the morning. If you want to ...
Views: 620 - Emetophobia - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Philip MonaghanTreatment For Emetophobia Pure hypno-analysis fast effective treatment for emetophobia Emetophobia Emetophobia is when a person has a fear of vomiting or a fear of being sick or seeing someone else be sick/vomit. You may find yourself watching others in case they are sick or avoiding social ...
Views: 2033 - The Two Driving Forces That Determine How Successful We Are When We Want To Approach A Woman - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Jesse AllenApproaching a woman, like every decision we choose to make in our life, depends on two things: Avoiding pain and attaining pleasure. There's your answer to what drives us. Easy eh? These two concepts are the ONLY two driving forces that determine what we choose to follow through with. ...
Views: 2598(6 votes) - Eat The Frog For Breakfast - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Deb BrittThere are a lot of things I have around my desk and computer that I use to keep me on track -- quotes, affirmations, photos, and things like that. Some of them are thought provoking, and others may seem a little silly to the casual observer. I'm going to share one of them with you today, and ...
Views: 5217 - Oils In shampoos, Lotions Linked To Breast Growth In Boys - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYoung boys who use shampoos and lotions containing essential oils like lavender and tea tree oils may end up with enlarged breasts. This shocking side effect was reported by researchers at the University of Colorado and the environmental health branch of the US National Institutes of Health ...
Views: 1563 - You Can't Scream Loud Enough - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Paul McCordI can’t help but be reminded of Edvard Munch’s painting, The Scream, every time I speak with a salesperson or professional who is complaining about the ineffectiveness of their marketing. In the painting, Munch places a man on a bridge, hands to mouth, screaming as loudly as he can. Behind ...
Views: 1311 - Home Remedy For Kidney Stones- 10 Remedies To Treat Kidney Stones Naturally - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Joe BartonYou wince at the pain. You cry at the ache. You tremble at the torture. No, you are not pregnant (thank goodness guys!) but you are suffering from kidney stones. Did you know that women report kidney stone pain to be more torturous than childbirth? Can you say, "OUCH?" But you are ...
Views: 8872 - Buying A Property In Valencia - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Stewart MastersBuyers of property in the Valencia region should be conscious that due to the 1994 Valencian Government`s ´Ley Reguladora de la actividad Urbanistica`, all land can be re-classified by the local government as suitable for urbanization, unless it is considered historical or ecological. The ...
Views: 699 - Can A Gift Save Your Broken Relationship? This One Can! - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonHave you ever had an argument with someone and then tried to find the perfect gift to smooth things over? On the flip side, have you ever received a gift from someone who was trying to make up with you? Did it make you want to forgive and forget immediately? While gifts are fun to give and ...
Views: 2071 - Credit Card Debt Problems - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Michael MalegaMany aspects have been covered in this article so that you can benefit from an extended research. its common and It is not rare for people these days to have money problems, or more to the point, debt problems. Or if you want to get even more specific, in this day and age, it’s not rare ...
Views: 1017 - How Property Investment Can Work For You - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Michael KerrHow property investment can work for you Gaining financial security is the main reason why most people turn to property, which is no surprise because property has been and continues to be one of the most solid investments around. Investing in property represents the best reward vs. risk ...
Views: 682 - Cures For Insomnia - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Philip TsangDo cures for insomnia exist? The simple answer is YES. However, most of us are only interested in quick-fix solutions. We live in a world obsessed with quick-fix fads; fast food, microwave meals, instant weight loss pills, instant abs etc. Inevitably the sleeping pill has become the number one ...
Views: 1150 - Alkaline & Green Food To Restore Health And Weight - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Mel TeskeNever get hold on certain myths! For example, that for breakfast one should “give it all”. The first thing what many people do in the morning is to eat and drink orange juice, toast, honey, sweet rolls, muffins, waffles, pancakes etc. In this way huge amounts of sugar and simple ...
Views: 1250 - How To Banish Dust Mites...The Secret Enemy You Sleep With Every Night - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Michael Van KetsDust mites love your mattress because it's the perfect environment for them. It's warm, tends to be moist, and what's more, it's replete with their favorite diet - human skin flakes. The Mayo Clinic estimates that you may be sharing you cozy bed with anywhere from 1 to 10 million of the ...
Views: 1168 - I'm Not A Writer... I'm A Copywriter - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Jonathan BostromJanet Frame was New Zealand’s most distinguished writer, with at least 20 major works to her name. Her works ranged from novels – to collections of short stories – to even a children’s book. She won the 1989 Commonwealth Writers Prize for one of her books, was made an honorary foreign member ...
Views: 765 - Substitute Teacher Tips: Student Organization - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Connie LimonManaging your classroom refers to: • Organizing students • Space • Time • And materials You want to organize all the above in order to maximize effective teaching and student learning. Since you are a substitute teacher, the permanent teacher probably has already done quite a bit of ...
Views: 2028 - What A Psychic Can For You - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Sahvanna ArientaThere are so many benefits to consulting with a great psychic counselor. A psychic is a person who can help you gain clarity and direction when you cannot navigate through a life lesson alone. There are many different techniques a professional psychic can use. Some use Tarot Cards, others use ...
Views: 1849 - How Being Truthful To Yourself Relates To A Successful Journey In Life - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Chris Alley11/8/07 Hello, Today I am going to talk about the truth. There are many forms of truth. Many forms of truth come to mind when the word of truth is spoken. What I have on my mind today is being truthful to myself. When I think if I am being true to my self, I ask these questions. Am I ...
Views: 1942 - Teach, Coach And Lead With Integrity - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Louis JordanThere is no one-thing that makes a sales leader great. But, there is definitely one thing that can make them poor - an inability to coach and develop their employees. Tell a salesperson to go sell and he will struggle for a day, teach him how to sell and he will sell for life. Ok, so that is ...
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