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- Do you have enough negative ions in your home and business? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2005 from Isabella SamovskyNegative ions are considered the Vitamins of the Air. Ions are Odorless, tasteless, and invisible molecules that we inhale in abundance in certain environments… Since we are surrounded by artificial electric devices such as computers, televisions, microwaves, radars, x-rays, to name a few, ...
Views: 1385 - Change and the Cycle of Specialization - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2005 from Robert (Bob) CannonGuide for Visionary Leaders and Business Decision-makers. ¡V In the January issue of Taking Aim, I reported on the book Margin. That book triggered some thoughts that had been floating in and out of my consciousness for some time. In fact I had even created the topic ¡§Cycle of Specialization¡¨ ...
Views: 1265 - One BIG Way To Increase Your Values and Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2005 from Catherine FranzOne hour here, two hours there, even fifteen minutes, it alladds up, and quickly too. Television is toxic to our self-esteem. In fact, 90% of television programs are adepressant. That leaves only 10% as a stimulant. With sucha high percentage of negativity fueling the majority of thiscountry ...
Views: 1384 - Are You Seeing a Vision? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2005 from Caterina RandoAs we look at bringing your business to the next level, I ask you a very important question: do you have a vision—a Technicolor snapshot in your mind of what your ideal life looks like? If not, create one. Not a goal; goals come later. Visions are more powerful than goals because visions have an ...
Views: 1079 - When all is SAID and DONE...... - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from James MiddletonWhen all is SAID and DONE...... - or in other words; "What I shall say when I meet my maker/enter the pearly gates/enter the black hole/join the void/pass on/kick the bucket/am no more." 1. I tried my best. 2. I did my best. 3. I gave it all I've got. 4. I never gave ...
Views: 1503 - What You Must Never Talk About on First Dates - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2005 from Don DiebelMen, I have some very important advice about first dates. There are some things that you must never, never talk about on a first date. If you do, you're taking a major risk of turning off your date and spoiling your chances of ever getting a second date. Don't talk about the following topics ...
Views: 1626 - Improve Your Relationship By Taking Care of Yourself First - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2005 from Nancy WassonIt’s important for you to take care of yourself before you try to fix your relationship. The old saying ‘You can’t give away what you don’t have” applies here. Until you are peaceful and happy, you won’t have a peaceful, happy relationship. If you skip these steps and jump immediately into the ...
Views: 8990 - You Are The Greatest Computer Ever Created! - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2005 from Ron WhiteHave you ever walked into a room and couldn't remember what you went there for?Have you ever grasped the hand of a potential client and then when the handshake broke, the name seemed to disappear from your memory? Or have you everleft a prospect and as you drove away remembered a key point that ...
Views: 2297 - The Cost of Fear - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2005 from Joanne VitaliFEAR: It stops us dead in our tracks. It’s at the root of our conflicting intentions. We know it well. Or, do we? Fear is not something we like. In fact, it is something that we do our best to avoid feeling, if at all possible. We don’t like feeling fear, so most of us play small enough ...
Views: 1294 - Don’t Give Up! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsDon’t let anyone kid you. The road to self improvement and personal growth is not a short, straight, well-marked, paved highway. Looking back on my journey, I see a road meandering over hills and through valleys, around sharp curves and over muddy trails, with occasional boulders blocking my ...
Views: 1386 - Five Ways to Turn Small Projects into Professional Success - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2005 from Kevin EikenberryI know that there have been people with the title of Project Manager for many years, and there has been a growing body of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques in the area of project management for a long time. Yes, there have always been projects. But never before has it been so important ...
Views: 1110 - THE ABC’S OF INSURANCE “ Complementary Health Series” hosted by Lester J. Robinson FICF topic for show 21 is Reiki. - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2005 from Les RobinsonBarbara Carlton of the Reiki Healing Center has studied and was attuned to Reiki level I, II and Master/Teacher by Elspeth Walker, Edinburgh, Scotland who taught Barbara mainly the Hawayo Takata, Western version of Reiki. The TV show reviews the history of Reiki, and why it was developed to ...
Views: 1118 - THE LIGHT YOU REFLECT - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2005 from Athene RaefielThe emanation of the Seven Rays is the same as the Seven Heavens created by the mind of God. From each ray, emanates another light and then another and so on ad-infinitum. These emanations make up all life upon our planet, including our solar system, cosmos and divine heavens. The Seven Rays ...
Views: 1237 - Keep Your Sales Opportunities "Moving" - by Are the opportunities in your current sales pipeline "moving" or "stopped"? It's really easy to tell the difference. Take a look at your day planner, or personal digital assistant (PDA), or whatever you use to schedule appointments. Do you have a date and time on your calendar for each ...
Views: 1010 - Is this sales opportunity qualified? - by For many sales professionals the question, "Is this deal qualified?" is one they dread to hear. It comes from fellow sales people, from pre-sales and marketing types, from his or her own boss, and from their boss, and their boss, and their boss. It's a question that is difficult to answer ...
Views: 852 - Sales presentations that "hit home" - by Have you ever spent all night – or what seemed like all night – putting the finishing touches on that perfect presentation? You arrive the next day, deliver your message with conviction and flair, and leave for home feeling great, only to discover later that they decided not to buy. It bugs you ...
Views: 900 - Understanding your customer’s buying process - by Many of the world’s best sales forces are the best because they have codified and developed a documented sales process. Having a map of the things we as salespeople have to do to make a sale provides a framework for sales planning and activity that reduces mistakes and shortens new hire ramp-up ...
Views: 972 - Cold Calling: Is it really worth it? - by For many sales people, the fear of Cold Calling is only slightly less than that of death-by-drowning or public speaking. The idea of contacting a prospect by phone for the first time may cause even the most aggressive sales rep to break out in hives. The good news is that there are several ways ...
Views: 1029 - 10 Ways to Accelerate Your Customer’s Buying Process - by 1. Sell Higher. Get to the decision-maker. Don’t get stuck selling to a middle manager who has to consult higher-ups and committees. Middle managers are more concerned with not being wrong than going out of his way to take a risk. Find someone who is motivated to get the buying process ...
Views: 1049 - How To Reverse-Engineer The Buying Process - by The term reverse-engineering is quite familiar to some, but not to all. It’s the process of analyzing a finished product, or the end result of a work process, in order to determine the way in which it was made or completed. Reverse-engineering is usually done to replicate a product or process, ...
Views: 1105 - Do You Elevate The Buying Process? 8 Techniques For Selling Your Way To The Top - by “I doubt there is a suggestion more frequently made to sales professionals than “sell higher,” says Bill Stinnett, CEO of Sales Excellence and the author of Think Like Your Customer. “Participants in my workshops ask more questions about this than all other topics combined.” Selling higher ...
Views: 974 - The 4 Questions Customers Are Thinking, But May Not Be Asking - by Your customers won’t come right out and ask you questions about honesty, character, and integrity. Nor will they ever consciously ask themselves. But the impression or perception they have of us will be formed in their mind by collecting answers to the following four questions. We must foster ...
Views: 785 - How Can I Find My Passion? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2005 from Ronnie NijmehRonnie Nijmeh, ACQYR.com Vladimir from Serbia and Montenegro had a great question: "Results are only one important piece of the puzzle, but there'sone thing that I'm missing. You have to feel a strong desire todo what you want. You must be "starving" for success. But how canwe make ourselves ...
Views: 6669(2 votes) - An introduction to irritable bowel syndrome - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2005 from Sophie LeeIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a very common condition, but in some ways it is still a mystery. There are many different theories about what causes the syndrome, and different doctors will give you different reasons for your illness – anything from stress to bad bacteria to food intolerance. ...
Views: 4325 - Gratitude: The Secret Behind Creativity - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2005 from Nancy MarmolejoWhen you think of being more creative, what comes to mind? Most people think in terms of artistic skills, but creativity manifests itself in a number of ways beyond the obvious. Picture creativity like a jet stream that flows all around us: when we step up to the flow and dip our hands in, we ...
Views: 1588 - RSS: THE NEW PLAYGROUND - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2005 from tony deanRSS: THE NEW PLAYGROUND Online consumer spending in the month of November 2004 alone grew by 19%, that equals $8.8billion. Since 2002 online spending increased by 62%. Grab a slice of the action now whilst you can do it for pennies, and before the big boys gobble up all the prime ...
Views: 1079 - Leggo Your Ego and You’ll Be Happy You Did! - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2005 from David ThomasHave you ever found times where you want to express yourself freely, but something inside just stops you? I know I have. Or how about this: someone else is freely expressing themselves on a subject but you cut them off? Or, just the opposite, how many times have you sat back not liking what ...
Views: 1545 - Getting Kids Out Of The Cross Fire - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2005 from Gary DirenfeldGetting Kids Out Of The Cross Fire Heaven help those children whose separated parents are involved in a litigious parenting dispute. Not only might the children have to contend with possible sub-standard parenting as often alleged in various forms, but many children are also subject to the ...
Views: 952 - Check Ingredients Before Blending - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2005 from Gary DirenfeldCheck Ingredients Before Blending Blended family is the term used when previously separated parents remarry and combine families. If you are looking at “blending” consider these points to facilitate the children’s adjustment: 1. Have a suitable courtship period. The purpose of courtship is to ...
Views: 1020 - “Bodybuilding Sins” That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2005 from Robert DuvallIt’s one thing for someone who sits at a computer all day and never exercises to have back pain, but for a bodybuilder, someone who spends hours and hours each week pouring everything they’ve got into building muscle, it should be criminal! The reason we say this is because, if you are going ...
Views: 1282 - 10 Ways to Prepare for Labor and; Delivery and How a Doula Can Help - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2005 from Giuditta TornettaQ. At my baby shower I heard so many horror stories about labor that I am truly sacred and confused. What is the best way to go about preparing for labor and delivery? A. Get a group of women together at a baby shower and without a doubt the conversation will lead to sharing their own birthing ...
Views: 11095(1 vote) - THAT SWEET FEELING OF FALLING IN LOVE - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2005 from Noelle NelsonOh, that sweet feeling of falling in love! That dizzying magical enchanted feeling – that all is right with the world, and certainly with you, swept off your feet as you are. Then of course, reality sets in. He snores, leaves his clothes on the floor of the closet, and wet towels – well, that ...
Views: 7734(2 votes) - How to Organize Your Marketing - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2005 from Charlie Cook"I hate sales pitches!" You may have felt this way yourself or heard others say it. If it's such a common response, what's the best way to organize your marketing to attract new clients and customers? While getting all aspects of your marketing right can be complicated, the simple truth is that ...
Views: 1086 - A Strategy for Attracting Higher Paying Client - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2005 from Catherine FranzSome people have little difficulty attracting and maintaining higher paying clients. Others can't get to first base. Higher paying clients consume less time, exchange energy instead of zapping yours, have higher regards for your relationship, give more referrals, pay on time, and this in turn ...
Views: 1475 - Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy - by Studies show that exercising during pregnancy brings many benefits to baby and mom. Children of exercisers are more intelligent than their peers and their moms enjoy a quicker recovery, fewer complications and easier deliveries according to the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and ...
Views: 1894 - Is your life’s purpose for sale? There is no purpose too big or too small - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2005 from Craig NathansonMeet Joe. He’s a middle-aged bridge toll-taker in the San Francisco Bay Area. In a recent interview, Joe said he loves the role he has filled for the last 12 years. The job suits his purpose. He said: “If I can help someone start their day off right in the few seconds when they are handing me ...
Views: 944 - Acne Dysmorphia - On The Edge Of Obsession - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2005 from Greg PodsakoffBillions of people around the world experience acne over their lifetimes. In fact, acne is the single most common skin disorder, and more common than all other skin disorders combined. With this being the case, it is not surprising to see literally thousands of different acne treatments ...
Views: 8693 - Now, they're bullying my daughterin our home: Welcome to cyber-bullying - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2005 from Derek RandelLast night Tom’s daughter, Sue, came out of her room to see her dad and said, “I got another one of those instant messages. It says, ‘tomorrow you had better not show up at school or else‘.” She has been getting messages like this now for weeks. The result of this is that she no longer likes to ...
Views: 2598(1 vote) - Cancer Diet: Feasting on the Four Food Groups - A Mesothelioma Patient's Guide to Nutrition - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2005 from Maggie KayAt some point during our childhood we have all been told to eat our vegetables. Forcing down tasteless green beans and brussels sprouts were supposed to make us taller and stronger. Well, so it is for mesothelioma patients. Diet is often an overlooked subject for cancer patients, but eating the ...
Views: 2091 - "10 Things You Need To Ask Yourself If You Are Considering Whether To Stay In or Leave a Relationship" - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2005 from Susie and Otto CollinsWhether you’ve been in your relationship for 2 months, 2 years or 20 years, we don’t have to tell you that making the decision to stay in or leave a relationship is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. We’ve both also made this decision ourselves in our ...
Views: 2136(1 vote) - Top 10 Ways to Start Living a More Meaningful Life - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2005 from Dorene LehaviToo many of us live like goldfish, swimming in the same orbit day in and day out feeling uninspired, tired, bored and sometimes worse. Life is much too precious to waste that way. Every person has a unique purpose in life. I implore you not to waste your days berating yourself for what you don’t ...
Views: 1199 - The Resilience of a Sponge - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2005 from Rob McBrideOur ability to “Bounce Back” and move forward is an attribute which provides confidence and security to face life’s most challenging situations. The analogy of a bouncing ball rebounding in spite of adversity is a powerful metaphor as is the resiliency of a sponge. While the physical ...
Views: 1288 - You are Magic - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2005 from Paula Picard“Magic (ma-jic): an extraordinary power or influence seemingly from a supernatural source”. The attempt to define magic is difficult at best. It is used more as a word to define, than one that can be defined. The same can be said for who you are. We attempt to define ourselves, yet no ...
Views: 1002 - Contagious Stress - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2005 from Keith WilhelmYes. Stress is contagious. Just ask my wife. What it would be like to come home every day to a grumpy spouse. I used to do this to my spouse. Then I began to notice that she was beginning to become grumpy also. My stress was beginning to affect her. She had finally caught my contagions ...
Views: 2076 - ASK for the JOB: Interview Techniques for the 21st Century - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2005 from Patricia DorchAre you searching for a job? Trying to take the next step up the corporate career ladder? Worried about that upcoming interview? Worry no longer: for your convenience, here is a book that can help you answer all of the pressing questions that come with meeting potential employers and how to get ...
Views: 1307 - Managing the Time You Haven't Got - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenDo the words "time management" rub you the wrong way? For many busy professionals, the real problem seems to be that there isn’t any time left to manage. You can sometimes get better at managing your time by prioritizing all your tasks and scheduling carefully. But when you're already using all ...
Views: 2356 - Who should win the Oscar? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2005 from graham julieWho, do you think, should win the Oscar this year? Who has been the best male actor in film this year? Should it be Don Cheadle, in Hotel Rwanda, Johnny Depp in Finding Neverland, Leonardo DiCaprio in The Aviator, Clint Eastwood in Million Dollar Baby or Jamie Foxx in Ray. What about Leading ...
Views: 1040 - What Is Information Assurance (IA)? - by This article defines information assurance from a military point of view, addressing the five pillars of information assurance: availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation. Most of these tenets can be applied to any network – commercial or ...
Views: 9143 - Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2005 from James NapierThe e-mail said, "I've got to do something about this stress. If I don't, a heart attack could be the next thing I'm dealing with," my friend said. "All I want is to be happy, but I don't know whether that's possible any more." While I did not have the specific answers he was looking for, ...
Views: 1007 - My Mommy Has Epilepsy - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2005 from Stacey ChillemiDO YOU OR A LOVE ONE HAVE EPILEPSY? DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE EPILEPSY? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN EXCELLENTCHILDREN’S BOOK TO TEACH WHAT EPILEPSY IS TO YOUR CHILD? Millions of people have epilepsy or experience Seizures. Are you one of them? Are you trying to figure out how to explain to your child ...
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