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Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying

Get busy living or get busy dying and a message of hope was the central theme of The Shawshank Redemption. Unlike other prison movies, Shawshank presents a tapestry of life principles and metaphors for

A Precarious Situation on Manly Beach

A precarious situation according to the dictionary is when one lacks security or stability, is subject to chance or unknown conditions, or is dependent on the will or favor of another. Do you recognize

Jeff Olson and Forbes Magazine Five Ways to Foster Happiness

Jeff Olson and Forbes Magazine just posted some some excellent tips on how to foster happiness, drive positive change in your business life and around the world! Below are a few happiness highlights from

Girl Scout Cookies

Girl Scout Cookies season is upon us as the weather begins to warm up for Spring fund raising. In a recent article, Seth Godin shares a common sense approach to sales. Seth writes; “What’s

Unleashing the IDEA Virus by Seth Godin

Unleashing the IDEA Virus by Seth Godin discusses how a good idea, like a virus, spreads rapidly. Your idea in the form of a unique business proposition, product, or service can create a contagious viral

Network Marketing Business Philosophy

Your Network Marketing business philosophy is crucial for success. After over twenty-five years I am still learning and refining my business approach. Develop a strong business posture and belief. Until

Dumb and Dumber – What are My Chances?

Dumb and Dumber, a hilarious cult film of the 90s featured Jim Carey and co-star Lauren Holly. In this clip Mary tells Lloyd his chances of them ending up together is 1 in a million. Speaking of dumb

The Pursuit of Happyness

The film, the Pursuit of Happyness was inspired by the true story of Chris Gardner, who while homeless in the 80s managed to care for his young son and work his way into a stock broker position through

How Great Leaders Inspire Action by Simon Sinek

Simon Sinek author of “Start with Why”, spoke in Seattle in 2010 on how great leaders inspire action. Simon’s formula starts with your WHY. WHY includes your purpose, your cause. Why

Seven Slight Edge Principles by Jeff Olson

The Seven Slight Edge Principles by Jeff Olson can be used every day for your personal and business life. The things we do or don’t do every day move us closer or father away from our goals. 1.

Will Money Make You Happy?

Will money make you happy? Zig Ziglar once said; “money is not everything but it ranks right up there with oxygen” Its true lack of money can be stressful and make us unhappy. But is money really

Microsoft and Tech Industry Sales Rocketships

Household name; Microsoft, is synonymous with global success, growth and multi-billions in sales since it’s inception in 1979. The tech industry was a buzz in the late 90s with opportunities and

The Age of Entitlements

We’re in the Age of Entitlements. You may have noticed all the challenges of this administration’s Affordable Health Care Act. Health care is not the topic of this article. I am passionate

New Years Resolutions for 2014

New Years’ Resolutions for 2014 are being written down even as we speak. I watched 2001, a Space Odyssey when I was nine. I remember thinking that in the year 2000, we would be traversing the stars

Angela Lee Duckworth – The Key to Success – Grit

Angela Lee Duckworth captures the essence and driver of success — GRIT. She found that people with “grit” eventually succeed.

Relationship Marketing Identify Two Key Attributes in a Business Prospect

In Relationship Marketing it’s important to identify two key attributes in a business prospect. I’ve been consistent with identifying these traits and skill sets in people for over twenty-five

Analysis Paralysis- Don’t Do Nothing

Analysis Paralysis? There aren’t just a few options anymore but limitless opportunities in this day and age of information and technology. I had to purchase a kitchen faucet for one of my properties

FedEx Zapmail was a Lesson in Timing

FedEx Zapmail was a lesson in timing. Introduced in 1984, ZapMail, guaranteed delivery of a document anywhere within two hours. FedEx Zap mail didn’t involve faster planes, but blazing fast fax

Network Marketing Prospecting 101

Network Marketing Prospecting is often looked at as sales but in the real world of Network Marketing or even traditional sales, successful people position themselves as consultants or problem solvers.

Brian Tracy Success Quotes

“Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, “What’s in it for me?”

Choosing Your Attitude React or Respond

Many have experienced economic pressures over the last few years. Choosing your attitude and whether to react or respond will make all the difference. An attitude is an expression of favor or disfavor

Kay Syrah Syrah – What Will the Future Hold?

I remember hearing someone say after making a business presentation; “I’ll think about it. Let’s see what the future holds.” I thought to myself; “Don’t leave things

The Millionaire Next Door

Who’s the millionaire next door? According to the research, the truly affluent in America has seven unique characteristics common to all of them. Here are some excerpts and some commentary from the

Promoting Your Personal Brand

Building your personal brand is not complicated and certainly does not require you to hire expensive marketing advisers. Here are a couple of questions to think about when creating and maintaining your