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Archive for January, 2009

Live Your Dreams

Many people do not live their dreams because of three main reasons.  People often cite lack of time and money while the number one reason is fear.  What if for 2009 you decide to be bold and really go after your dreams?  Here are two strategies you can apply to take your dreams from fantasy [...]

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Happy Vietnamese and Chinese New Year!!  For 2009 this new year’s celebration begins on Monday, January 26. 
 
The Vietnamese and Chinese traditions use twelve different animals to represent each year of the twelve-year-cycle.  The animal order remains the same with the year of the Rat at the beginning and the year of the Pig ending [...]

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Add depth, meaning, and beauty to your world.  Embrace the opportunity to meet fascinating people, explore intriguing places, and champion worthy causes.  Venture beyond your comforting zip code.
 
The experiences you collected from these pursuits become priceless treasures that form the beautiful the tapestry of your life.  They are also great resources when you need solace [...]

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Farewell to President George W. Bush.  Thank you for leading our country through the best of times and the worst of times!  May God continue to bless you and your family.
 
Greeting to President Barack Obama.  May God bless you with wisdom and courage as you lead the United States of America through the opportunities and challenges ahead.

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This week I learn a great definition for a mentor.  A mentor is someone whose hindsight can serve as your foresight. 
 
Get a mentor and leverage other people’s experiences, ideas, and time to help you travel your success journey.  Then return the favor, and be a mentor for someone else. 

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2009 Wishes

Grandpa Lewis, thanks for your great wishes below!  They are so great I’m sharing them with everyone.
 
May peace break into your home and may thieves come to steal your debts.
May the pockets of your jeans become a magnet for $100 bills.
May love stick to your face like Vaseline and may laughter assault your lips!
May happiness [...]

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Always leave home wearing these accessories. 

Self-confidence

Smile

Optimism

Generosity

Compassion

Patience

Diligence

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Money

The holidays are now behind us.  The credit card statements arrive in the mail box for payment.  The quote below by Earl Wilson, an American newspaper columnist, sounds funny and rings true.
 
“Nowadays, people can be divided into three classes – the Haves, the Have-Nots, and the Have-Not-Paid-for-What-They-Haves.”

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How do you reduce annoyances, disappointments, and time wasters?  Read the fine print before you sign.  Check the label so you know what you get.  Write down the confirmation number.  Always inspect what you expect.

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Luck

Are you a lucky person?  Do you have the luck of the Irish?  Will eating Lucky Charm cereal help you?  Luck is not limited to some people.  Luck is available to anyone who is alert.  Luck is the intersection of opportunity and preparation.  Whatever is your endeavor, know that the harder you work, the luckier [...]

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Welcome to the brand new day and new year!!  We get a fresh start, a blank canvas, and a clean slate to dream anew.  In 2009, may your imagination become the reality for you and the world to celebrate and benefit.

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