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Inspiration in a few words:
If you share a good idea long enough, it
will eventually fall on good people. - Jim Rohn
On The Web...by Daniel R.
Murphy
Top Business
Blogs
Websites, Blogs and other Internet places to visit to learn more about
building wealth, managing wealth, personal development and achieving more:
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First we look at the top 3 business blogs for 2009 - all well worth a look-see:
Website/Blog:
http://www.thomaslfriedman.com/
Thomas Friedman is the Foreign Affairs columnist for the New York Times. He
is also a prolific author of great books on how the world is changing in the internet era. His
best seller The World is Flat is a must read for anyone wanting to understand how events like
the fall of the Berlin Wall, 9/11 and the advent of the world wide web have and are changing
our world. His new book, Hot, Flat and Crowded is a great follow up. His blog gives you a
sample of his thorough research and insight.
CTW
Evaluation:
An excellent blog to follow or at least to check from time to time.
Website/Blog:
http://sethgodin.typepad.com/
Seth Godin is a very prolific author of books on business with an emphasis
in marketing. In fact if you want to read about cutting edge marketing concepts in the new
internet world Godin is a first pick.
CTW
Evaluation:
This is a very good blog. His entries are frequent, short and to the point.
He stimulates a lot of thought. If you have any interest in marketing you should bookmark this
one.
Website/Blog:
http://gladwell.typepad.com/gladwellcom/
Malcolm Gladwell, a writer for New Yorker Magazine, and author of best
sellers like Blink and Tipping Point is an intellectual and deep thinking observer of our
world.
CTW
Evaluation:
Gladwell's blogs, like his articles and his books are not for the lazy. They
are in depth and contain a lot to make you think. I do not always agree with his premise or his
conclusions, but he is a must read for anyone interested in an analysis of how things work in
modern society - especially the way things work that you do not see on surface.
This month's featured
blog:
Naudia and Jonathan are college students in Florida. They have created a
great website dedicated to helping people learn and improve themselves continually. Their
approach is young and fresh but is also solid - they recommend some very good books and some
very good ideas. Their ten tips for self improvement are familiar but with a unique twist - not
just a rehash of the ones you have heard before. For example they suggest learning a new
language to expand your understanding and perception of your world - a great idea. Their
recommended book lists are also solid and helpful. This site is worth a look and you may find
yourself returning to see what is new. I recommend it. Go to:
http://www.foreverselfimprovement.com
Forever Self Improvement - Improve yourself every day!
Guest Book Review
Self Help Book Review - Don't Worry
About Stuff
Book Review By Lance Winslow
Too much stress can cause you health issues, this is a known fact and something perhaps we
shouldn't worry about, or we could make it worse. Still, there is a solution, a simple one, and
that is to not sweat the small stuff, and to keep ourselves calm no matter what the exterior
circumstances. Easier said than done, still one has to ask; how?
Well, what if I told you that there is a little book you can buy, one that has sold millions of
copies and helped millions of Americans do just that? If you knew of this little gem, would you
buy a copy for yourself and your loved ones to help keep them stress free? If so, then let me
recommend such a book to you. The book is literally called:
"Don't Sweat the Small Stuff - Simple Ways to Keep Your Cool in Stressful Times" by Richard
Carlson, Ph.D. ; Hyperion Book Publishers, New York, NY. 2000. ISBN: 0-7868-8597-1.
This book takes you through various life circumstances and scenarios and explains how to reason
your way through them and how to see them from a different perspective and then deal with them
as these things happen. You'll be amazed at the simple and useful advice, even obvious common
sense that seems to elude us in the most stressful situations. This book explains how to step
back, take a deep breath, relax, and then deal with these issues.
Everyone, and I mean everyone can learn from this advice, no matter what age you are or what
stressful situations are making your life difficult. So, if you are stressed out to the max,
then please buy this book and get over it. Please consider this.
Lance Winslow enjoys community philanthropy -
[http://nashville.bizjournals.com/nashville/stories/2000/11/06/smallb2.html]Lance Winslow likes
small business. Lance Winslow has also been involved in the Oil Industry;
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Self Help Book Review - How to Win in
Life? It Takes Wisdom
Book Review By Lance
Winslow
Everyone wants to be a winner, even if they do not readily admit it. And since this is
something you care about, what if I told you that you can be a winner, once you learn how? What
if I told you that there is a little book that is packed with the wisdom of a winner, wisdom
that is duplicate-able? Now then what if I was willing to give you the name of this book? Would
you want to know? If so, the name of the book is:
"Wisdom for Winning" by Mike Murdock; Published by Wisdom International, Inc. Dallas, TX. 1988.
ISBN: 1-562-398-6.
This is a spectacular pick-me-up book and the author does a superb job in motivating the
reader. I swear after you read this you are going to want to go out and run a marathon, only
don't. Instead remember the words of wisdom and do it the right way. Remember winning takes
effort, practice, strength of character and commitment. Mr. Murdock rightfully points out that
you can enjoy life and win, in fact, they are actually one and the same and you must look at
them as such.
Staying positive goes without saying, but the author explains why this is, as well as the
7-most common obstacles that you will have to overcome on a regular basis, and how easy it is
once you understand this. He also explains the 10-ingredients for success. Also how to set
goals, keep them and set new ones as you achieve them, yes, all this and more is in this book.
You should buy, read and then pass on this book, That's what I did, so think about this.
Lance Winslow enjoys community philanthropy -
[http://nashville.bizjournals.com/nashville/stories/2000/11/06/smallb2.html]Lance Winslow likes
small business. Lance Winslow has also been involved in the Oil Industry;
[http://www.oilchangeguys.com/aboutus.shtml]http://www.oilchangeguys.com/aboutus.shtml/.
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Guest Article
Going the Extra Mile will Get You Even
Farther
by Jack Canfield
Are you someone who consistently goes the extra mile and routinely over delivers on your
promises?
It's rare these days, but it's the hallmark of high achievers who know that exceeding
expectations helps you stand above the crowd. Almost by force of habit, successful people
simply do more.
As a result, they experience not only greater financial rewards for their extra efforts but
also a personal transformation, becoming more self-confident, more self-reliant, and more
influential with those around them.
These high achievers stand out from the crowd because of their extra efforts. They are
unwilling to give up, even in the face of difficult times.
They get the promotions, they get the loyal customers, they grow their
businesses twice as fast, they get financial rewards, job security, and they go home feeling
satisfied.
Do you exceed expectations?
Do you surprise people with more than they were expecting from you?
Do you have the opportunity - but also the personal initiative - to go the extra mile?
To be successful you must change your thinking. You can only win by making extra efforts.
People who go the extra mile always get payback. You will discover yourself becoming more
self-confident, more self-reliant and more influential with those around you.
People notice the special services and all the small touches that make dealing with you so
pleasurable. And when they are talking to their friends they will mention you and recommend you
because you are the one who stands out.
People will see that you pay attention to detail, that you consider all the small things that
really make a business successful, that you care about your image, and that you belong with all
the other people who work hard to achieve. You will attract new business and new
opportunities.
Listen to any success story and you will hear of someone who worked exceptionally hard to get
what they wanted.
You'll hear how they put in the extra time, did what wasn't part of their job description, and
over-delivered on what was asked of them. You'll hear how they stuck at it until they broke
through, and usually you'll hear how it only took them a couple of years to do it.
What have you been doing for the past couple of years? Think of what you could accomplish if
you made it a habit to exceed everyone's expectations. Image what doors could be open to you if
you decided to be of better service and value.
How are you willing to go the extra mile? What kind of extra service are you willing to provide
in order to stand out from the rest? What areas of your life could you be giving more of your
effort and time, becoming more valuable, and improving your reputation?
Be willing to treat everyone like you'd treat your dearest friend. Don't
skimp on service. Don't be mediocre or run of the mill. Show people what you are capable of.
Show them that you care about your image and reputation.
When it comes to success, the people who are willing to go the extra mile get there that much
faster!
© 2009 Jack Canfield
Are you "stuck" in this area? Send me your most pressing question about this
topic, then join me for our monthly "Ask Jack Canfield" www.AskJackCanfield.com
Health is Wealth by Lucinda Palatino
This week I bring you some news about whole grain cereals from Dr. Oz and
company and a great article on weight loss from Larry Tobin. Both of these articles contain
very sensible and easy things you can do right now, beginning today, to improve your
health.
To your health,
Lucinda
First:
Read about A Breakfast Staple that Blocks Heart Failure
at:
http://www.realage.com/tips/a-breakfast-staple-that-blocks-heart-failure
Second:
Here is some great information on weight loss and walking from Larry
Tobin--
Weight Loss - Walking off the
Pounds
Copyright (c) 2010 Larry Tobin
Exercise: it's one of the easiest things in the world to do
(really, at the simplest level it's just moving around). But
given the way people talk about it, it's everything but simple.
Between gym memberships, expensive home workout machines,
elaborate exercise programs, personal trainers, is it any wonder
that many people think of exercise with about as much fondness as
they think of their next dental appointment?
Of course, it doesn't have to be as involved as all that.
There's a form of exercise that many of us already do, day in
and day out, which is as easy as walking. As a matter of fact, it
is walking.
Walking: Exercise in
Camouflage
Walking is a near universal opportunity to burn a few more
calories every day, everywhere we choose to go. It is the most
basic exercise. We move muscles, and those muscles burn calories
as we go. But it's such an automatic thing to do that we often
forget the benefits that a good walking routine can provide us.
So, lets' take a look at five quick ways we can take advantage
of our walking habit without going out of our way.
Step 1 - Walk
Faster
Moving around requires the body to burn energy, which is stored
in the body as fat cells. When you're exercising, the body burns
up its reserves of energy to power your muscles as they do the
work they need to do. The more work done, the more energy burned,
and speeding up the process can increase the amount of energy
consumed.
For example, consider your daily walk to the mailbox. Say you
burn an easy five calories on the way out and back. If you walk
twice as fast, you may double that calorie burning without any
other major steps. Do this all day, wherever you go, and you've
found a way to make walking work for you without going to any
particularly special steps.
Step 2 - Stairs Are
Great
Elevators are a wonderful thing. As much as steel and reinforced
concrete, elevators are what have made the modern skyscraper not
just possible but reasonable. Yet, by their very nature they
deprive us of an opportunity to burn a few extra calories by
taking the stairs. Going up stairs burns even more calories than
just walking, because you're not only moving forward, but
lifting some of your body weight as well.
Now, no one is suggesting that someone working on the top floor
of a high rise take the stairs all the way up. That's a bad use
of time and you'll be exhausted when you get there. However, if
stairs are available, consider taking two or three flights of
them up, then catching the elevator the rest of the way. Again,
regularly taking small steps outside of the normal can give you a
lot of benefits when added up over time.
Step 3 - Walk and
Talk
We do a lot of talking on the phone, and a great deal of it is
done sitting down. This was understandable with corded telephones and the earliest cord-free
phones, but with many homes switching entirely to cordless and/or cellular, there is a golden
opportunity to get a bit more exercise with every phone call.
Simply put, go take a short walk when someone calls you. If you
have a yard or sidewalk, head outside and walk around while
you're talking if you can. If the weather doesn't permit,
stroll around inside your house a bit. Once again, this isn't
about taking a walk as an extra activity, but adding it to one
you're probably already doing quite a bit.
Step 4 - Walk
Further
We've all done it. We know the shopping center's in easy
walking distance, but we just don't feel up to it and take the
car that half mile or quarter mile down the road to get what we
need, even if it's just a gallon of milk. But those are valuable
steps you could be taking that could help you get into shape.
Some experts recommend taking at least 10,000 steps per day. So, find short trips that you can
make without the car, and see if
you can include at least one of them a week to start with. And
when you do need to drive, pick a further spot in the parking lot
to easily add in a few more steps.
Step 5 - Walk
Together
As we've said before, one of the easiest steps you can take is
including a friend in your efforts. Walking is easy, and doesn't
take up a lot of mental effort, so it's a great time to
socialize. Get a friend, set a brisk pace, and spend twenty
minutes catching up together every other day. You get the
calories burned and time with a friend, both for just a fraction
of your day.
Walking is a great way to take control of your life to help you
lose weight. In many cases, it can be added to things you're
already doing rather than requiring a whole new regime.
Additionally, the health benefits from walking can help you pave
the way for bigger steps later on, building a strong foundation
that can pay off magnificently in the future.
About The Author:
Larry Tobin is the co-creator of
http://www.HabitChanger.com/ offering
effective
and empowering solutions for losing weight.
Try our 42-day weight loss program at:
http://www.habitchanger.com/losingweight
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