October 2010
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What Does "MLM" Mean to YOU?
For some it means “making little money,” while for others it’s “making lots (of) money.” Why the difference? Why do some succeed wildly, while others try MLM opportunities again and again, only to fail?
For those of you who wonder what the heck I’m talking about, let me say that MLM “is a marketing strategy in which the sales force is compensated not...
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How to be a Good Leader
“The very essence of leadership is that you have to have a vision. It’s got to be a vision you articulate clearly and forcefully on every occasion.” — Theodore Hesburgh, President of the University of Notre Dame
OK. So you’ve got a vision. You’ve recruited a team of others whole share that vision. How do you keep them motivated?
Getting people to accomplish something is much...
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Are You Working from Home?
Lots and lots of people are realizing the need for, and benefits of, working from home. Maybe you’ve lost a job, or had your hours cut back - maybe there’s a new baby in the house, and you need to set up a home business to meet all those additional expenses. Whatever your reason for working-from-home, I’m doing everything I can to support you - which includes discovering great...
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More Reasons Not to Multi-task! (This is for YOU!)...
A friend of mine who is a professional writer made this post on her writing website, www.thewomanwriter.com. I thought it was so good - for home based business owners, students, entrepreneurs…anyone who really needs to get the “most” from their time. Enjoy!
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How to Get Through Tough Times
I hear it every day…”How can I get through this?” The definition of “this” differs for everyone…whether it’s no money, too much work, too little work, divorce, kids acting out…I always tell them “You can get through this.”
Because I know they can. And you can too. Here’s what I suggest.
Tighten your belt. If you are experiencing...
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Top Tips for Home Based Business Success
Lots of people are coming to me to ask, “What makes a new home-based business succeed?” It seems more people are realizing the need for a second income - and they’ve discovered the tax-advantages of operating a business from home. They’re hoping for success…but we all know “hope” isn’t enough!
Here are the top things I think you need to do, be or...
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Can You See Your Failures as Blessings?
Mahatma Gandhi did. This is what he had to say about the subject…
“My imperfections and failures are as much a blessing from God as my successes and my talents and I lay them both at his feet.”
There was an article published in the United Kingdom this past August, titled, You’re a Failure…Now Get Over It! I really liked it…and wanted to share the basic premise, with a...
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Are You Confused? Tired? Uninspired?
Are you looking for some inspired ways to see life in a new way? I’ve recently made a favorite ebook available - Albert Mensah’s Favorite Folktales: Changing Your Life through the Wisdom of African Folktales.
It can be yours by sending an email to: folktalesebook@aweber.com. Here’s a taste…
The Weavers with Vision…and a Brilliant Teacher
Once upon a time (these stories...
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College Students and Time Management
Note! When I originally wrote this post, I wanted to focus on college students. But, after ‘sitting with’ the post for a bit, I realized that much of the content applies to the rest of us. People who make excuses, whine, and adopt the attitude of a ‘victim.’ Enough already! Let’s all take steps, take responsibility, set goals and achieve them. Read on.
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