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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The Basics
Posted in Answers, Time, tagged annoyances, confirmation number, disappointments, expect and inspect, fine print, label, The Basics, time wasters on January 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Fresh Breath for the Holiday Season
Posted in Answers, Holidays, People, Self, tagged Crest, Dentyne ice gum, Dr. Katz, fresh breath, Glide dental floss, Healthy Mouth gel toothpaste, JASON Natural, Stride gum, Thera Breath mouthwash, Trident Xtra Care gum on December 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Fresh breath is desirable anytime and especially around the holiday season when there are parties, galas, receptions, and soirees to attend.
For toothpaste, Healthy Mouth gel by JASON is an excellent choice. It contains CoQ10 for gum support and periodontal protection. Enriched with Certified Organic Tea Tree Oil and Aloe Vera Gel to help soothe and [...]
Regrets
Posted in Answers, Decide, Success, tagged challenges, discomfort, fear, opportunities, procrastination, regrets on August 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
No matter how young, old, or wise you are, you probably have had regrets in your life. When we look back and reflect on the past there have been people, places, and happenstances which have caused us to regret. Regrets come in two forms: omission (did not do it) and commission (did it). Which occurs [...]
Extra Hours In Your Week
Posted in Answers, Books, Self, Time, tagged NEEDHIM, Tim Ferriss, The 4-Hour Workweek, New York Times Bestseller, 36 extra hours per week, Susan G. Komen, Race for the Cure, Vacation Bible School, Jesus Christ, Cafe Max, organic farms on July 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Tim Ferriss, author of the New York Times Bestseller entitles The 4-Hour Workweek, once asked his blog readers this question: How would you use 36 extra hours per week?
That thought-provoking question made me ponder. Below was my answer. What’s your answer?
4 Hrs – volunteer to answer the phone for 1-888-NeedHim, a ministry showing people how [...]
Life and Legacy
Posted in Answers, Health, Inspiration, tagged Diane Sawyer, Last Lecture, Primetime, Randy Pausch on April 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I recently saw a Primetime show in which Diane Sawyer interviewed a Carnegie Mellon University’s professor, Randy Pausch. He delivered the famed “Last Lecture” that continues to garner interest as people discover his life and legacy message. Here is one advice among many: “Don’t bail; the best gold is at the bottom of barrels of crap.”
To [...]
Procrastination
Posted in Answers, Books, Success, Time, Workplace, tagged Brian Tracy, Eat That Frog, procrastination on April 8, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Procrastination ails us in one degree or another. Some people suffer from this malady incessantly while others have found effective treatments to tame this beast. I do not believe you can cure procrastination nor that you want to because like anything in existence it serves a purpose too.
Need to make that sales call?
Need to follow [...]
The Meaning of the Easter Celebration
Posted in Answers, Blessing, Church, God, tagged BTBF, Easter, everlasting life, grace, Jesus, love, mercy, Pastor Pete Briscoe, reconciliation, resurrection, sacrifice, spiritual rebirth on March 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Yesterday I attended an awesome Easter Sunday worship service at Bent Tree Bible Fellowship. The music, choir, and song leaders were exalting. The resurrection drama and celebration dance were sensational. Pastor Pete Briscoe’s inspired teaching explained clearly and compellingly the message of God’s sacrifice, reconciliation, and love toward us through the death and resurrection of [...]
Book-of-the-month Club
Posted in Answers, Books, Fun Activities, Happiness, Health, Inspiration, Self, Success, Workplace, tagged Benjamin Franklin, book-of-the-month club, Bradley Trevor Greive, Daniel H. Pink, Don Aslett, Dr. Gary Chapman, Dr. Robert O. Young, Jack Canfield, Jeffrey Gitomer, John C Maxwell, Keith Ferrazzi, Rick Warren, Tim Sanders on March 18, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Want to start your own book-of-the-month club? I recommend reading these books. They offer superb perspectives on life, love, and laughter. To use the words from one my favorite Americans, Benjamin Franklin, these books will help you be healthy, wealthy, and wise.
If I can only take twelve books to a deserted island, you would find [...]
How to Hold an Effective Meeting
Posted in Answers, Workplace, tagged Cindy Ventrice, effective meeting, productive meeting, workplace tips on February 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Yesterday I received this helpful advice from Cindy Ventrice’s Weekly Recognition Tips email about how to hold an effective meeting. She cleverly summed it up using the FASTER acronym.
Finished – What has been completed since the last meeting?
Acknowledgements – Who made their job easier?
Still outstanding – What are they working on now?
Trouble spots – What [...]
Why me?
Posted in Answers, tagged answer, burden, God, grief, lonely, pain, poem, trust, Why me? on December 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
When you ask “Why me?” and there is no easy answer, this Anonymous poem was written for you.
There’s A Reason
For every pain, that we must bear,
For every burden, every care,
There’s a reason.
For every grief, that bows the head,
For every teardrop that is shed,
There’s a reason.
For every hurt, for every plight,
For every lonely, pain-racked [...]
