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- What Is Your Greatest Weakness? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2004 from Linda MatiasThe fastest way to make a good interview go bad is to avoid questions posed by the hiring manager. The one question candidates love to avoid is, "What is your greatest weakness?" Most candidates are quick to respond with superficial answers such as "I'm a workaholic" or "I'm a perfectionist." ...
Views: 1313 - 10 Simple Ways to Turn Your Creative Spark into a Flame - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2004 from Nancy MarmolejoCreativity and innovation begin with the spark of an idea. But for so many, the process ends there with no plan to manifest. Understanding simple ways to turn your ideas into action will give you the edge to turn that spark to a flame and rise as a leader in innovation and creativity. These ...
Views: 1804 - Why won't they call me back? teleseminar - by "If a salesperson expresses a view to a prospect, it's a pitch. If a prospect expresses it--out loud -- it's true."
Probing is about uncovering prospects wants, desires and needs --and differentiating the three to provide a solution that will enable them to accomplish their goals.
There's an ...
Views: 896 - Let Foods be Thy Medicine - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Lori JacobsDear Friends, So often I am asked by my clients for suggestions as to what changes they can make in their diets to improve their health. As I become more and more pressed for time it gets harder to speak with you ...
Views: 5944(3 votes) - Pease Don't Hate Me because I Love to Read - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2004 from Nancy FennAs the recipient of a classical education, I was intrigued with the movie "Troy" which came out this summer. When I sat down in the theater my heart skipped a beat and I realized that the characters in "The Iliad", the book on which "Troy" is based, were a greater part of my high school ...
Views: 2662 - Hold the Holiday Hoopla for Introverted Kids - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2004 from Nancy FennIt’s holiday time and we’re all so excited! We can’t wait for get togethers with the family and out of town guests, holiday shopping, coking and traditions, maybe a visit to Disneyland … tree trimming, carols and New Year’s celebrations with poppers and party hats! What a ball we’re going to ...
Views: 1957 - If I would pick a phrase to describe school, I would go with Living Hell - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2004 from Nancy FennIt’s the 21st century. We know about Indigo children and introversion is being accepted as a legitimate personality type! It’s a Brave New World. If you’re not introverted yourself, you may not know how to anticipate the needs of your introverted child as they begin to make their way in the ...
Views: 3727 - Coaxing Back the Spirit of Your Introvertrd Child - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2004 from Nancy FennClarissa Pinkola Estes, the author of "Women Who Run with Wolves", has a wonderful tape on the life of the spirit called "The Red Shoes" (available through www.soundstrue.com). Estes, a Jungian analyst and Latina Cantodera (story teller) knows that the soul can never be harmed. There is a violet ...
Views: 6613 - Effective Herbal Acne Treatments - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2004 from Greg PodsakoffIn the United States alone, there are over 40 Million people who struggle with acne. Many of these people treat acne using chemicals such as antibiotics, prescription drugs, benzoyl peroxide, and salicylic acid. However, there is a growing number of people who choose herbal acne treatments over ...
Views: 3771(1 vote) - Love Means Never Having to Say You’re Sorry - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2004 from Barbara Rose, Ph.D.The title of this article is fully credited to Erich Segal, who wrote the phenomenal movie “Love Story” back in 1970. Since that time, I have always wondered what that statement truly meant. Now, 34 years later, I understand. True love is unconditional. It is transparent, where we can accept, ...
Views: 23772(2 votes) - Scorpio's Child - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2004 from Skye ThomasScorpios get a lot of bad press. They're vindictive, mean, and obsessed with sex. That's not really fair. Scorpio rules the house of sharing. They are the stewards of sharing money, resources, love, and yes sharing each other's bodies. It is their deepest most spiritual need to be ...
Views: 2453 - Love and Light - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2004 from Skye ThomasSeems that everyone who writes to me signs their letters "love and light." It has such a bright uplifting sound to it. Lightworkers are being taught to hold the energy of the light and to equate love with a warm white light that heals and protects. After what feels like an age of suppression ...
Views: 20159(5 votes) - If I Hurt You, Then I'm Sorry - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2004 from Skye ThomasThis statement has stopped many a war in my house. My oldest two children are two years apart in age and would fight about everything and nothing when they were little. One would anger the other and then deny that it ever happened. One would accidentally harm the other during play and not ...
Views: 2646 - Giving Up Too Soon - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2004 from Skye ThomasSo you feel beaten up and bruised and you're ready to quit. You have no support system or the one you have is pathetically inadequate for the goals you've set. You're so tired that the couch is looking more and more inviting everyday. You have bills piling up and you probably ought to get a ...
Views: 1840 - Real Friends - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2004 from Skye ThomasAbout a year ago, I was talking to a friend of mine on the telephone. He had just experienced a big success in his career and wanted to brag. We had a great time cheering and laughing over his big moment. Then as we were wrapping up our phone call, he apologized for gloating to me. I blew it ...
Views: 9319(1 vote) - What's LOVE Got to Do with It? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2004 from Danish AhmedWhat’s Love Got to Do with It? Well, I got dumped... As a performer in the DECIDE urban musical, that is. I was having so much fun on stage, doing what I loved, and making a difference for people. Most importantly, I loved working with Stuart Knight, the director. How could he do ...
Views: 1516(2 votes) - Trim More Than The Tree This Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from Lisa Dalton‘Trimming away the old encourages new growth.’ This thought washed over me as I trimmed my bushes in the warm sun of a glorious late September afternoon. Not being much of a gardener, I’ve always resisted with a vengeance pulling up or cutting off anything green in my yard; clinging to the ...
Views: 1569 - You (Don't) complete Me... Dispelling the Jerry McGuire Myth - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from Lisa DaltonHow many of us felt the tension as Jerry McGuire and Dorothy Boyd, fresh from Jerry’s meltdown and Dorothy’s impulsive support, stood in that elevator as the couple beside them shared those romantic words, “You complete me”? Dorothy’s panic over what she had just ...
Views: 3320 - Romance-Can It Last? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2004 from Thelma MarianoI’m a sucker for romance. I love movies where boy meets girl, boy loses girl and, against all odds, they find their way back to each other. Or films about star-crossed lovers, as in Bridges of Madison County, who return to their separate lives forever changed. In real life, though, I have ...
Views: 1163 - How's Your PMA? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2004 from Tig WallisOne of the many challenges we face when working is maintaining our PMA-Positive Mental Attitude. This one factor an make or break our day, and often does. How many times have you got up on a cold cloudy morning and just decided, “I’m not going to have a good day?” Well, they say your words can ...
Views: 1633 - Do you get what you pay for? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2004 from Jamie Alberthttp://www.consumer-confidential.com “Do you get what you pay for?” That is the best consumer question I have ever been asked, and I have been asked a lot of consumer questions. I have answered thousands in my television reports, during my radio talk show, and in newspaper columns. “Do you get ...
Views: 2023 - Getting a Mortgage - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2004 from Jamie AlbertThe money you borrow to buy a home usually costs more than the home itself. That is the most important thing you need to know. It’s easy to get so tied up negotiating the price of a home that the big savings that come with the right loan can be overlooked. Mortgages are “complex financial ...
Views: 2227 - How to Write a Complaint Letter - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2004 from Jamie AlbertDon’t be a crazy person. That is the number one rule for writing a complaint letter. I’m not kidding—that simple idea will go a long way toward getting your problem resolved. It’s simple: If you come across as having your act together, you have a good shot at getting the complaint dealt with ...
Views: 16438(2 votes) - Learning the Hard Way - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2004 from Jamie AlbertI still remember the feeling vividly. Wind in my face, pedaling hard, weaving back and forth across the street. Using a sidearm technique, which I was quite sure I had invented, I threw newspapers the way other kids skipped stones. The perfect throw was when the paper gently landed on the stoop, ...
Views: 2081 - The Seven Steps to Winning Every Consumer Argument - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2004 from Jamie Albert1. Respect yourself Whether you are trying to return a $20 blouse you bought one week ago or a $20,000 car you bought one year ago, the process is remarkably the same. It all begins with respect. You must respect yourself enough to go after what is right. Many consumers just shrug off lousy ...
Views: 2542 - New MSN search engine: How good is it? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2004 from Nowshade KabirIf you have an online business or you just use Internet as one of your marketing tools, you know that how important are the search engines in your quest to get more targeted visitors to your website. The changes in search engine field can have unexpected outcome for your online endeavors. That’s ...
Views: 1305 - Medications: Addressing Parental Fears and Concerns - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2004 from Terry MatlenRecently, a parent came to me, conflicted over whether to follow her pediatrician's recommendation of placing her young son on medication. His difficult behaviors had escalated in recent years and after trying behavioral strategies and food elimination diets, there simply hadn't been much ...
Views: 1550 - Will Seminars Get You Clients? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenI often suggest public speaking as a powerful way to show prospective clients what you can do. Many professionals and consultants have built successful practices by giving free presentations to associations, businesses, and educational institutions. But what about producing your own seminar, ...
Views: 1477 - What Do You Have to Be Grateful For? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2004 from Barbara Rose, Ph.D.Whether it’s a holiday season, or just another miserable day in your life, it might be really hard to find things to be grateful for, especially when times are everything other than the way you would like them to be. There is a reason. The first step in ‘attitude gratitude’ is to realize that ...
Views: 2734 - 4 KEYS to Developing Courage - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2004 from Rev. Dr. Janette M. Freeman4 KEYS to Developing Your Courage Courage is not the absence of fear. It is the strength to be who and what you are-- despite the fear! Here are steps we can take to develop courage and let go of the fears that stop us from achieving our goals. 1. Recognize the fear. Don’t make excuses ...
Views: 10475 - Cell Phone Abuse. Are You A Victim? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2004 from Andrew LawrenceLike millions of others, you may be the victim of cell phone abuse. What is cell phone abuse? Let's say you're in a public place trying to concentrate on something or having a face-to-face conversation or just enjoying a peaceful moment when a stranger 5-10 feet away starts talking on his or her ...
Views: 1708 - Brfain Trust, the hidden connections between Mad Cow and Misdiagnosed Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2004 from alex dakeWhen the cattle-borne sickness known as Mad Cow Disease first appeared in America in 2003, authorities were quick to assure the nation that the outbreak was isolated, quarantined, and posed absolutely no danger to the general public. What we were not told was that the origins of the sickness ...
Views: 1207 - Survival Guide For Holiday Parties - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2004 from Kim BeardsmoreIf you have been watching your weight all year, you certainly won't want to add back the pounds during the holiday season! By making a commitment to yourself and your health, with these tips it will be possible to enjoy the holiday celebrations without adding extra pounds. 1. Don't think ...
Views: 1313 - This Thanksgiving Be Thankful if You Have a Faithful Husband - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2004 from Ruth HoustonInfidelity is at an all time high. According to the latest statistics, 3 out of 4 husbands cheat on their wives. So if you have a faithful husband, you have much to be thankful for. Faithful husbands are in short supply. While most wives assume their husbands are faithful, only 1 wife in 4 ...
Views: 3133 - How to Attract New Business Like George W Bush Wins Elections - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2004 from Thomas A.C. MurrellTHE LITTLE-KNOWN SPEECHWRITING SECRETS THAT WON GEORGE W BUSH THE US ELECTION By Thomas Murrell, MBA CSP, International Business Speaker He's been accused of "mangling the language, destroying its meaning by avoiding the use of verbs, twisting nouns into verbs, and endlessly repeating phrases ...
Views: 1227 - Arthritis Relief and Your Diet - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2004 from Priya Florence ShahCopyright 2004 Priya Shah Arthritis affects more than 40 million Americans and is referred to as the most common chronic disease in people over 40. Doctors believe there are over 100 different forms of arthritis, all sharing one main characteristic: they all cause joint inflammation. What can ...
Views: 2661 - Make Role Modeling a Hobby - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2004 from Michael RayelLike in most families, children are around you everyday. Whatever you show to your children is what you teach and impart to them regardless of your intentions. In the eyes of your children, you are a teacher. Everyday you are teaching “live” — whether you like it or not. You’re like a walking ...
Views: 1381 - Are you living a life of self-betrayal? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2004 from Jane PowellMuch of the unhappiness that we experience is from believing in one thing and trying to do another. If you are setting goals based on what you think you “should do” rather than what you want to do, it is very likely that you are hurting your self esteem. Having clear standards and values and ...
Views: 4864(1 vote) - Position your Online Business - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2004 from Ade AjayiThere is a place where you, your business or your products and services can stand and opportunities will see you and you will be able to see them. And there is a place where you can stand and opportunities will not be able to see you and you will not be able to see them. I should emphasize that ...
Views: 1138 - 3 Reasons Why I Never Delete Spam Immediately - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2004 from Marina SmileyAll of us hate spam and all of us have our own methods of fighting it. Unfortunately, all the methods in the world cannot help us to succeed completely. A long time ago, I heard the expression, “If you can’t beat them then embrace them”. Ok, so what has this expression have to do with the ...
Views: 1465 - Does Your Copy Look "Fake" To the Search Engines? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2004 from Karon Thackston© 2004 http://www.copywritingcourse.com/keyword From the early days of search engine optimization, keywords and content have always been vital to achieving your goals. Starting back in the days when we used to shove every slightly relevant keyword into our Meta tags, it has been obvious that ...
Views: 1310 - Plan your Holiday Self-Care - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2004 from Linda DessauThe holiday season is almost upon us. Have you thought ahead about how you're going to handle the tempting treats, dinner parties, extra goodies everywhere you look, pot luck dinners and late nights? If you haven't, you're not alone. Planning is boring. It's much more glamorous, dramatic and ...
Views: 1268 - Herbal Allies for Post-Menopausal Women - Pt 2 - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2004 from Lyn Prowse-BishopMy favorite herbs for post-menopausal women are horsetail, oatstraw, red clover, stinging nettle, seaweeds, and the plants rich in flavonoids. These gentle green allies are more like foods than drugs; they offer bone-creating, heart-protecting, disease-preventing, sex-enhancing optimum ...
Views: 1846(2 votes) - The Key to Eliminating Objections and Increasing Sales - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from Charlie CookYou're in a meeting with a promising prospect. You review the project and the services you provide and then, just when you're hoping to get the okay, the prospect raises an objection. They may tell you: "I haven"t got the time right now." "Send me a written proposal and I'll think about ...
Views: 1409 - Discover The Lost Art of Planning - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from Kent SayreThe Lost Art of Planning “Failing to plan is like planning to fail”. I’m not sure who said it and yet it’s a great quote. Many people plan their vacations more than they plan the lifestyles they’re living. A lot of people have a mixture of influences from friends, relatives, and others who shape ...
Views: 1369 - How To Eliminate Guilt & Practice Total Forgivness - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from Kent SayreEliminating Guilt And Practicing Forgiveness Today, I’m going to show you how to eliminate guilt and practice forgiveness. So you’re getting two for one today. Guilt is normally that nagging feeling where you feel bad for something you did. Maybe you did something that you wished you ...
Views: 3046 - How To Develop The "Wealth Mindset" -- Secrets of The Rich - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from Kent SayreHow To Develop A "Wealth" Mindset In this article, I’m going to explain to you how to achieve the mindset of wealth. For people who have this mindset, they can create money out of thin air and basically at will. For people lacking this mindset, they won’t enjoy the same level ...
Views: 14697(2 votes) - How To Cut Deals With Your Unconscious Mind - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from Kent SayreHow To Cut Deals With Your Subconscious Mind Hi there my dear reader. In this article, I’m going to tell you about an advanced technique that fewer than 1 out of 100,000 people know about or will ever know about. You’re getting this insider information for being a fan of mine. This is ...
Views: 8342 - How To Eliminate Negative Feelings Forever - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from Kent SayreSpiritual Fulfillment Through Work Today I want to talk to you about how to be spiritually fulfilled at work. Work occupies a big hunk of time in our lives. It’s forty hours for most people and up to fifty, sixty, seventy, and more for others. So if we’re spending all this time at work, we ...
Views: 2166 - What Everywoman Needs! - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from Kim BeardsmoreAs a woman, your body is very complex. Throughout every phase of your life you will require extra care and nutritional support. Today's scientific advances support a number of natural choices for women, like soy. Still, the fact remains that calcium, folic acid and iron continue to be the most ...
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