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- Social Responsibility and Small Businesses - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Jeremy Gislason“We are at the very beginning of time for the human race. It is not unreasonable that we grapple with problems. But there are tens of thousands of years in the future. Our responsibility is to do what we can, learn what we can, improve the solutions, and pass them on.” Richard Feynman From a ...
Views: 1710(1 vote) - 6 Ways to Prevent Burnout - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Jeremy GislasonBecoming an entrepreneur has many benefits. It allows us to make a living doing something we enjoy. It gives us more freedom and flexibility than working for someone else. And it allows for unlimited earning potential. And yet many entrepreneurs have second thoughts about the path they're ...
Views: 2012 - The Power of Imagination - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Jeremy Gislason“You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” Mark Twain Ask a successful person why he is successful, and you could get any number of answers. Some attribute their success to little more than luck. Others might believe that they owe their achievements to their fine ...
Views: 3919(28 votes) - Breaking the Procrastination Habit - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Jeremy Gislason“Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness; no laziness; no procrastination; never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.” Lord Chesterfield There are many factors that contribute to success. But there is one that is absolutely essential, and ...
Views: 1724(16 votes) - The Ins and Outs of Risk Taking - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Jeremy Gislason“Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go.” T.S. Eliot Entrepreneurs are known for being risk takers. It takes guts to break free from the notion of trading your hours for dollars and making someone else rich in the process. Starting a business doesn't ...
Views: 1443(17 votes) - Giving Back to the World - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Jeremy GislasonAre you grateful for everything you have? Consider this, whether you have a million dollars in the bank or a hundred – if you have a roof over your head, food on your table and the comfort of friends and family, you’re rich. Millions around the world live a bare bones existence and the ...
Views: 2292(10 votes) - The Secrets of Effective Time Management - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Jeremy Gislason“It has been my observation that most people get ahead during the time that others waste time.” Henry Ford Managing your time, finding balance, and living a complete and joyous life in this day and age almost feels like an oxymoron. Today, more than ever before, we run from one task to ...
Views: 1298(3 votes) - Are You Playing By The Rules? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Jeremy Gislason"Any fool can make a rule, and any fool will mind it.” -Henry David Thoreau Have you noticed? Society likes to make rules and laws. We like to make rules for everything. We have: - Traffic rules - Rules of etiquette and behavior - Rules for how to wash your hands - Rules to ...
Views: 1200(5 votes) - What is True Wealth? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Jeremy GislasonThe dictionary defines wealth as: 1. [n] - the state of being rich and affluent 2. [n] - an abundance of material possessions and resources 3. [n] - property that has economic utility: a monetary value or an exchange value 4. [n] - the quality of profuse abundance None of those ...
Views: 1356(2 votes) - What's Your Purpose? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jeremy Gislason“Nothing contributes so much to tranquilizing the mind as a steady purpose – a point on which the soul may fix its intellectual eye.” Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley The most successful businesspeople genuinely care about what they're doing. They wake up in the morning looking forward to the day ...
Views: 1157(4 votes) - Making the Law of Attraction Work for You - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Jeremy GislasonMaking the Law of Attraction Work for You “Whatever you create in your life you must first create in your imagination.” Tycho Photiou In recent months, the economy has been on everyone's mind. There are few people and companies who have experienced no ill effects from the economic ...
Views: 1302(4 votes) - What Are You Afraid Of? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Jeremy Gislason“The only real prison is fear, and the only real freedom is freedom from fear.” Aung San Suu Kyi Everyone is afraid of something. Some of us are scared of hairy spiders. Others are afraid of flying. And others are afraid to walk out their front door. In some instances, fear can be ...
Views: 1137(2 votes) - Rediscovering Your Passion - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jeremy Gislason“Only Passions, great passions, can elevate the soul to great things.” -Denis Diderot Many attributes help you succeed in business. Being a hard worker is a good start. Perseverance is very important. Decisiveness is a must. And there’s one thing that is pretty much universal among ...
Views: 1229(2 votes) - Should You Fake Confidence? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jeremy Gislason“Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” -Norman Vincent Peale In business and in life, confidence is a very important trait. It can help us get a new job, win over a new client, and ...
Views: 1862(3 votes) - The Amazing and Profitable Power of Kindness - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jeremy GislasonA little kindness goes a long way. You’ve heard the phrase, right? It’s true for many reasons. In addition to kindness being spread quickly from one person to another, kindness also has far-reaching effects for your business and personal life. Kindness and Intention Dr Wayne Dyer in his ...
Views: 1394(2 votes) - Using The Law Of Reciprocity To Build Great Wealth - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jeremy GislasonBusiness owners and entrepreneurs often tap into the law of reciprocity without knowing it. They're inherently pre-programmed to participate in the worldwide truth of give and receive. While there are those out there in this world who take take take, the vast majority of us swing to the ...
Views: 1480(2 votes) - How Visualization Creates Wealth and Success... - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jeremy GislasonI'm almost certain you're familiar with the concept of visualization. It's so important to the creation of wealth that Chapter three in Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich is title "Faith. Visualization of and belief in attainment of desire." When we use the power of visualization we bring ...
Views: 4139(6 votes) - Giving Stress the Boot for Better Health, Wellbeing, and Success - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jeremy GislasonAs a business owner, it's imperative to stay healthy both physically and mentally. If you’re a planner and think ahead, you may have systems in place which can handle your business during your absences. However, illnesses wear away at your vitality and your passion for your business. When ...
Views: 1270(3 votes) - 7 Steps to Think Your Way to Wealth and Prosperity - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jeremy GislasonHave you ever noticed that thought and attitude are contagious? For example, let's say you take a vacation to Jamaica. The laidback nature of the people, the culture, is more than just a vacation phenomenon. If you were a fly on the wall, i.e. not on vacation but simply spying on the ...
Views: 2690(2 votes) - How to Profit During a Recession - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jeremy GislasonIs It Possible To Profit In An Economic Downturn? “You define abundance. You decide whether or not to shrink or expand. You choose whether or not to participate in this line of thinking. This is wealth.” Christine Kane Recession? Seriously? Okay, fine. The market is having some ...
Views: 1215(4 votes) - Can Your Ideas Really Make You a Millionaire? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jeremy GislasonWhat would you say to me if I told you that I owned the moon and I'd be willing to sell you some land there at a good price...You'd probably think I were nuts or tell me to get lost, right? Why the heck would anyone buy land on the moon? Now, what if I told you that someone has already tried ...
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