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- Choosing Keywords That Bring the Best Results - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2003 from Karon Thackston© 2003 http://www.copywritingcourse.com As a search engine optimization copywriter, I’ve seen my share of keywords. When working with me, clients choose their own keywords (or have someone else choose them) and then send me the list to include in their copy. I must admit, sometimes I’m just ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - Medical Transcription: A Viable Work At Home Career - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2003 from SHARON--------------------------------------------------- Medical Transcription: A Viable Work At Home Career (c) Copyright 2003, Sharon Davis --------------------------------------------------- Are there really viable work at home jobs out there? This is a question that I'm asked almost daily. The ...
Views: 2069(1 vote) - GEELA'S FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES FOR SUCCESSFUL LIVING - by "Knowledge is power. Depending on how it's used,
it can create either heaven or hell".
- Anonymous
In order to ...
Views: 1237(1 vote) - Walk Your Way Fit! - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2003 from Laura Turner“It requires a direct dispensation from Heaven to become a walker.” ~Henry David Thoreau Have you been looking for an easy, fun way to get fit? One that doesn’t involve costly equipment or a ton of time? Would you like to: • Lose weight? • Improve endurance? • Tone muscles? • Enjoy long ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - On Hope and Harmonic Concordance - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2003 from Maya FrostI love mysteries. Not mystery books. I'm talking about life's real puzzles. It's powerful to contemplate the heavens and grasp the enormity of the universe. We tend to go along, head down, minding our own business and struggling with the minutiae of our lives. To pause, look up and ...
Views: 1390(2 votes) - Hark! The Holidays Often Herald the End of Relationships: Here’s How to Strengthen Yours - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2003 from Debbie Mandel‘Tis the season to be jolly; however, many of us are mildly depressed, especially about ambiguous relationships. For example, “If he doesn’t give me a ring for Christmas, we are so over,” “I buy him a thoughtful expensive present and he gives me a blender from ...
Views: 1772(1 vote) - Excerpts from Susan Dunn, The EQ Coach’s New Book, “How to Live Your Life with Emotional Intelligence” - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2003 from Susan DunnHOW JEN USES EQ Jen is a manager for a department store “If you don’t learn how to get along with the Accounting Department,” Bob the Boss yelled, “I’m going to fire you. I’m tired of them coming to me…” Jen got up and closed her office door. Mercy was getting raked over the coals for the ...
Views: 1690(1 vote) - Mythology & Parables in Modern Communication Part 1 - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2003 from Maurice TurmelToday there is a growing need to examine all our systems of thought and communication. We are witness to an information explosion. Never before has there been such a plethora of relevant and not so relevant information available on every subject imaginable. Most of us cannot even begin to ...
Views: 1493(1 vote) - Transform Your Self-talk from Negative to Positive! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2003 from Dr Joe RubinoFrom his new book, “Restore Your Magnificence: A Life-Changing Guide to Reclaiming Your Self-Esteem” The key to reversing the process of self-doubt lies in creating empowering interpretations about what others say or do rather than interpretations that berate us and fuel feelings of ...
Views: 3062(1 vote) - Your Personal Policies And Procedures - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Ramona CreelImagine a store that doesn't bother putting together any policies or procedures. No one has ever decided what their business hours will be, so the customers don't know when the shop will be open -- it could be 10-2 one day and 6-6 another day. No one has decided what the store will sell, so ...
Views: 2538(1 vote) - Boxing it Up for Christmas - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2003 from Nancy FennIf there’s one thing your introverted child would like for Christmas more than anything else in the whole world, it’s a room with a door that closes. It’s not as simple as asking for one. And by the way, a closet will do and even a big box as you’ll see. That’s how strong the need is for an ...
Views: 1676(1 vote) - Would Socrates Be A Celebrity Today? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2003 from Maya FrostLast week, as I was standing in the checkout line of my local grocery store, I found myself staring at the dozen or so magazines on display. As I gazed upon the various photos and headlines praising or trashing the celebrity du jour, I got to thinking. What kind of celebrity would Socrates ...
Views: 1185(1 vote) - How To Entertain A Thought - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2003 from Maya FrostAfter studying scores of great thinkers like Leonardo Da Vinci, I think I've stumbled upon what really set them apart from the rest of the folks living (and thinking) at the same time. It's remarkably simple. They learned how to entertain a thought. Aristotle said, "It is the mark of an ...
Views: 5247(1 vote) - THE EXCUSE BUSTER - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2003 from Tom VenutoAfter being in the fitness and weight loss industries for over 15 years now, I’ve heard so many different excuses for not training consistently or eating properly, I could fill a veritable “excuse encyclopedia!” Do you know what an excuse really is? An excuse is when you rationalize (“ration ...
Views: 1539(1 vote) - PLAYING TETRIS WITH TIME MANAGEMENT - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2003 from Dave ShieldsThere I was, running around trying to juggle umpteen items and doing only a fair job of it at best. There was my therapy business, and I have been putting big pieces into place to add coaching to my business along with having to prepare a presentation for an annual convention. Then ...
Views: 5644(2 votes) - A Dream Inside of YOU - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2003 from Danish AhmedI know it's hard to look up sometimes. I know it's hard when everything is on your mind. It's hard to play what some could call a game. When we can't even quit the game we chose to play. But dreams come true... When you have people who believe in you. Dreams can come to life... Your heart knows ...
Views: 1888(3 votes) - Choice vs. Decision - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2003 from Danish AhmedWho is in charge of my life? If I was in charge, would I not achieve at least those things that are attainable through effort? It's one thing to give away to destiny and unknown forces, those things where other forces have say, but what about those things that simply require effort? Is it ...
Views: 8220(3 votes) - Build Rapport Through Buzzwords - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2003 from Ronnie NijmehWhat if I told you that you could be more influential and powerful and all you'll have to remember one simple thing? To persuade your people, all you have to do is: "Cook their favorite meal before they're hungry..." You're thinking, "What? Sure buddy, that makes no sense!" Well hang on, ...
Views: 2435(1 vote) - THE UNSPOKEN SECRET THAT MURDERS SUCCESS - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2003 from Mark ThompsonThere is a problem with the majority of success minded individuals way of approaching success. It^s not a complex problem, but the intensity of it is enormous. What I mean is most people have a success block or barrier that hinders any action for victory. The solution, however, is simple. ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - Giving and Prosperity - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2003 from Bryan HallTake a look around you. Take a LOOK at your LIFE! What do you notice? Try this on for size ... As a world community of ONE people, we are continuously evolving, as is the Earth we live on. We are constantly changing, growing, and sharing in the energies that bond us in being-ness. Now, ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - Painful Lessons from the Maternity Ward - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2003 from David LeonhardtWhoever dubbed New York, New York "the city that never sleeps" should visit The Maternity Ward. My recent visit included a drop-in on several screenings of "A Star Is Born" at the late-show theatre, right near Mama's Breast (all night milk bar) and Papa's Gas Station ("We burp you on your ...
Views: 1563(1 vote) - Do you want to dance? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2003 from Marguerite TennierDo you want to dance? I do ballroom dancing. It has become my favorite form of indoor exercise. It's a wonderful form of aerobic - a couple of salsa, mambo and cha-cha-cha do get the heart moving and it's a great way to clear the mind. And music lifts my soul. Sometimes, I trip on my own two ...
Views: 1551(1 vote) - How to Make 3 Wonderfully Easy Winter Skin Toners - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2003 from Danielle SimsCold weather is on its way and the winter season is just around the corner. What does this mean to your skin? Cold weather can be damaging to your skin. If your face is not properly protected, it can dry out, crack, and wrinkle! It is imperative to have a good moisturizer. But do we need a toner ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - Massage for the Baby Boomers - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Dawn ArmfieldMassage can be effective to not only maintain health, but to even regain some functions that seem lost forever. One of the best prevention to most issues that Mature adults face is incorporating massage into their weekly regime. Geriatric Massage can increase blood circulation, combat ...
Views: 3703(1 vote) - Success Principles - by Principle I: Attitude
Tip 1: Look for the Positive Side
An important lesson to learn in life, as well as in the sales profession, is that everything that happens to us is for a reason. I suggest there is a positive reason for everything that happens to us. It may not always be as obvious as we ...
Views: 1994 - Discipleship: Created to become like Christ - by You were created to become like Christ.
From the very beginning, God's plan has been to make you like his Son, Jesus. This is your destiny and the third purpose of your life. God announced this intention at creation: "Then God said, 'Let us make human beings in our image and likeness'" ...
Views: 6727 - Fellowship: you were formed for God's family - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2003 from Rick WarrenGod wants a family, and he created you to be a part of it. This is one of God's purposes for your life, which he planned before you were born. The entire Bible is the story of God building a family who will love him, honor him and reign with him forever. Because God is love, he treasures ...
Views: 9939(1 vote) - Ministry: Designed to make a difference - by You were put on earth to make a contribution.
You weren't created just to consume resources -- to eat, breathe and take up space. God designed you to make a difference with your life. This is one of God's purposes for your life, and it's called your "ministry" -- or service.
The Bible ...
Views: 3103 - Mission: You were made for a mission - by God is at work in the world, and he wants you to join him. This assignment is called your mission. Jesus said, "In the same way that You gave Me a mission in the world, I give them a mission in the world" (John 17:18, Msg).
God wants you to have both a ministry in the body of Christ and a ...
Views: 4643 - What on earth am I here for? - by Most people struggle with three basic issues in life. The first is the issue of existence: "Why am I alive?" The second is the issue of significance: "Does my life matter?" And the third is the issue of intention: "What is my purpose?" The answers to all three are found in understanding God's ...
Views: 3471 - Worship: Planned for God's pleasure - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2003 from Rick WarrenYou were planned for God's pleasure. The moment you were born into the world, God was there as an unseen witness, smiling at your birth. He wanted you alive, and your arrival gave him great pleasure. God did not need to create you, but he chose to create you for his own enjoyment. You exist for ...
Views: 13027(2 votes) - Little Things Mean A Lot - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2003 from Tim OngIntroduction Each day, in the news, we read about the merging of companies, banks and multinational corporations into ever bigger entities. As they grew bigger, they gain more leverage, more control, and greater monopoly of the markets, thus assuring the slow but steady demise of small ...
Views: 2879(1 vote) - 8 Ways to Get More Email Addresses On Your List ... Today - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2003 from Cynthia SmithWhether you've got 100 or 100,000 people on your email list, chances are you can optimize your web page to better feature and promote your ezine. Here's a few ways to capture more customers and leads - without having to increase your traffic. Give Something (Or a Few Things Away) Studies show ...
Views: 1300(1 vote) - Did you forget to say goodbye? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2003 from Ridgely GoldsboroughAfter a rugged yesterday, I got up this morning at 4:30 AM to catch a flight. Alison and I had another tiff, followed by the disconnect that polarized us through the night, backs turned to each other, thick sleepless air full of troubled dreams. I shuffled through the dark before dawn, a ...
Views: 1525(1 vote) - Alzheimer's, Memory Loss and Beta Amyloid. - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2003 from Larry Richards - Biotrex Vitamins ProprietorThe effect of the buildup of beta amyloid in the brain, caused by a variation of a gene known as CYP46, is memory loss better known as Alzheimer's. People who suffer from Alzheimer's more often have high levels of beta amyloid which collect in clumps, called senile plaques in the brain. Most ...
Views: 1827(2 votes) - Excerpt from Herb Cohen’s book “Negotiate This! By Caring But Not T-H-A-T Much” - by Setting Objections
Before you even contact the other side, think about your interests and concerns and what’s really important to you. This is necessary so you can formulate a content goal, which should be specific, precise, and measurable. It’s the what (substance) that you wish to attain in ...
Views: 3806(2 votes) - Exercise Your Way To Success - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2003 from Mark ThompsonOur world today seems to be too busy for our own good. Day after day is a balancing act with tons of demands on your time such as working, personal relationships and maintaining your health just to name a few. With all these priorities, a very important area of life gets put on the back burner. ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - Exercise Your Way To Success - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2003 from Mark ThompsonOur world today seems to be too busy for our own good. Day after day is a balancing act with tons of demands on your time such as working, personal relationships and maintaining your health just to name a few. With all these priorities, a very important area of life gets put on the back burner. ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - Mission Possible - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2003 from Gail Pursell Elliottc2003 Gail Pursell Elliott Tashi Delay is a Tibetan phrase that people use to greet one another. Translated it means, "I honor the greatness in you." If each of us greeted the people we encounter by first honoring the greatness in them, we would have to stop and look for it. We would have ...
Views: 1250(1 vote) - Make Up Excuses Why You Can - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2003 from Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhDWe all have excuses as to why we can't do something. Ask anyone and they can give you a million excuses why it can't be done, why they haven't moved forward on their goals, and on and on. Making up excuses takes a lot of energy and time. So since, as humans, we seem to enjoy making up excuses, I ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - STILLNESS SPEAKS - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2003 from Eckhart TolleBy Josh Max Josh Max is a writer and musician in New York City. This interview was conducted October 18, 2003 at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York. JM: I’d like to talk about your transformation at age 29, where you say your personality was erased. Many people spend their lives ...
Views: 1804(1 vote) - Copywriting Makeover: It’s Not About YOU, It’s About THEM - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2003 from Karon Thackston© 2003 http://www.copywritingcourse.com I’ve always loved scented candles. They help create a cozy atmosphere. They give you a relaxed feeling. And - most importantly - they make your home smell wonderful! So, naturally, I was excited when I was approached to rewrite the index (front) page ...
Views: 1157(1 vote) - Massage Your Mind!: How to Entertain a Thought - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2003 from Maya FrostAfter studying scores of great thinkers like Leonardo da Vinci, I think I've stumbled upon what really set them apart from the rest of the folks living (and thinking) at the same time. It's remarkably simple. They learned how to entertain a thought. Aristotle said, "It is the mark of an ...
Views: 5390(2 votes) - There Are No Accidents - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2003 from Paul“The heavens themselves, the planets and this center, Observe degree, priority and place Office and custom, in all line of order “ – Shakespeare, Troilus and Cressida, Act I, sc. 3, 1.85 “There are no accidents.” - Alan Walter Everything you did today, everything you have ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - The similarities between Aikido and NLP - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2003 from Charlie BadenhopThis article was written with my dual perspective as an Aikido instructor, and as a certified trainer in NLP. Aikido is a martial art that can help a person achieve a greater sense of relaxation and well-being, grace, balance, compassion, and overall awareness. The principles of Aikido ...
Views: 2635(3 votes) - Pamper Your Skin - Make Easy Lotion - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2003 from Danielle SimsYears ago I found out how incredible easy it is to make lotion. It is so inexpensive and organic that I wondered why anyone would even consider spending a dime on the chemical rich lotions on the market. Besides I had an added incentive, I have eczema, so I am extremely sensitive to what I put ...
Views: 2760(2 votes) - Coping With Your Abuser - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2003 from Sam VakninHow to cope with your abuser? Sometimes it looks hopeless. Abusers are ruthless, immoral, sadistic, calculated, cunning, persuasive, deceitful - in short, they appear to be invincible. They easily sway the system in their favor. Here is a list of escalating countermeasures. They represent the ...
Views: 1908(2 votes) - Winning Sales Strategies of Top Performers - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2003 from Barbara SanfilippoTo achieve the critical edge over your competition, consider these seven sales strategies of top performers. ATTRACT BUSINESS TO YOUImagine being flooded with phone calls and emails from hot prospects requesting information on your products and services. Top performers have a philosophy that ...
Views: 5751(2 votes) - 10 Career Success Strategies for Lesbian Women Strategy #1 - Do You Know the Way to U.S.P.? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2003 from Barb ElginMy father always told me, 'find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life'. - Jim Fox Consider the Fox quote a starting point for your job or career search and ask yourself these questions: How can I find work that both: - gives me the feelings and experiences I most ...
Views: 2631(2 votes) - DREAM BIG! What's The Best That Can Happen? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2003 from Barbara Sanfilippo(Excerpted from Barbara's latest book) If you've ever had a pleasant daydream or seen yourself in a scene you created, you have what it takes to dream big. The key question is, do you believe and expect to get it? Or do you dismiss it as idle ...
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