Happy Fathers Day!
A father is neither an anchor to hold us back,
nor a sail to take us there,
but a guiding light whose love shows us the way.
My Friday Story
AAA Dad
Author Unknown
For 52 years my father got up every morning at 5:30 a.m., except Sunday, and went to work. For 52 years he returned home at 5:30 p.m., like clockwork, for dinner at 6:00 p.m. I never remember my father taking a "night out with the boys," nor do I ever recall my father drinking. All he asked from me as his daughter was to hold his hammer while he repaired something, just so we could have some time to talk to each other.
I never saw my father home from work ill, nor did I ever see my father lay down to take a nap. He had no hobbies, other than taking care of his family.
For 22 years, since I left home for college, my father called me every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. He was always interested in my life, how my family was doing, and I never once heard him lament about his lot in life. The calls even came when he and my mother were in Australia, England or Florida.
Nine years ago when I purchased my first house, my father, 67 years old, spent eight hours a day for three days in the 80-degree Kansas heat, painting my house. He would not allow me to pay someone to have it done. All he asked, was a glass of iced tea, and that a hold a paint brush for him and talk to him. But I was too busy, I had a law practice to run, and I could not take the time to hold the paint brush, or talk to my father.
Five years ago, at age 71 again in the sweltering Kansas heat, my father spent five hours putting together a swingset for my daughter. Again, all he asked was that I get him a glass of iced tea, and talk to him. But again, I had laundry to do, and the house to clean.
Four years ago, my father drove all the way from Denver to Topeka, with an eight foot Colorado Blue Spruce in his trunk, so that my husband and I could have a part of Colorado growing on our land. I was preparing for a trip that weekend and couldn't spend much time tallied to Daddy.
The morning or Sunday, January 16, 1996, my father telephoned me as usual, this time from my sister's home in Florida. We conversed about the tree he had brought me, "Fat Albert," but that morning he called the tree "Fat Oscar," and he had seemed to have forgotten some things we had discussed the previous week. I had to get to church, and I cut the conversation short.
The call came at 4:40 p.m., that day, my father was in the hospital in Florida with an aneurysm. I got on an airplane immediately, and on the way, I thought of all the times I had not taken the time to talk to my father. I realized that I had no idea who he was or what his deepest thoughts were. I vowed that when I arrived, I would make up for the lost time, and have a nice long talk with him and really get to know him.
I arrived in Florida at 1 a.m., my father had passed away at 9:12 p.m. This time it was he who did not have time to talk, or time to wait for me.
In the years since his death I have learned much about my father, and even more about myself. As a father he never asked me for anything but my time, now he as all my attention, every single day.
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Friday, June 16, 2006
Monday, May 29, 2006
Tips on Training Your Mind
Tips on Training your Mind
Have you ever wondered what exactly is up with Stress? This informative report can give you an insight into everything you've ever wanted to know about Stress.
As we travel down the Road to Financial Freedom via the
Wonderful World of Networking, we can't forget the importance
of not only Growing our Business and Income, but Growing Personally.
Today's fast paced life often puts every one of us in
difficult situations where stress and anxiety dominate our
day. The frequency and complexity of problems that arise
and need to be dealt with weakens both our minds and our
bodies, making us incapable of finding the right solutions.
There are several ways to improve your power of
concentration and to learn how to relax your mind and
prepare it for future struggles. Your body responds to what
your mind dictates, but most of the times it does this on a
subconscious level.
If you manage to tap into this vital resource, which is
your subconscious mind, you get an extra edge in dealing
with all problems that surround you.
First of all , try to change your daily routine. Not much,
just a bit, but be very conscious about the changes. In the
evening, try to recall all the events that took place in a
day. Quickly analyze the highlights of the day and check
for any gaps in your memory.
If you fail to remember details about an issue you want to
recall this is a good indication that you momentarily
failed to concentrate during that timeframe.
You may also try to diversify the way you live . Again,
changes don't have to be drastic.
If today is no different than yesterday and the day before
you might want to include new elements in your life. You
could start practicing a sport or maybe giving a shot to a
hobby you never practiced before.
Repetitive and dull actions slowly push your mind in a
state of semi hibernation, which slows down your responses
to the issues around you.
Stimulating your mind by engaging it in a new activity
always has good results. You don't have to play heavy mind
involving games (such as chess, for example) to do this.
Try the simple things first: take a different route on your
way to work, buy another brand of laundry detergent.
Try to travel by bus, if you normally use a car and stand
up on a chair to have a different perspective of your
bedroom.
You can also engage your mind in other interesting
activities such as meeting new people or seeing old
friends.
Give a call to an old high school friend and go out for
some coffee or a beer. Your talks will surely trigger a
chain of events that you store in your mind but almost
never utilize. Still, this would be a good exercise for the
mind and, more importantly, a pleasant experience for you.
There are many things you dislike or despise in life . Give
them a chance, try to view them from another perspective.
If there is a person you hate try to put yourself in his or
her shoes for a few minutes.
1.Try to see yourself through the eyes of people around you
and objectively observe your actions and beliefs.
2.Try to let a clear mind analyze events that you find
annoying and ignore the preconceptions that urge you to
judge a person or event in a certain way.
All of the above are just some simple exercises that will
help you face your problems better prepared. Do not over do
any of them and let them integrate naturally into your way
of life. You may soon look in the mirror and see a happier
you!
One of the Most Important things is to set aside at least
30 minute a day to read.
Click on the following link and look at some of these good choices.
GOOD BOOKS RIGHT ON TARGET
Chuck & Shirley
http://youcanbuild.it
Please leave comments, thank you
Have you ever wondered what exactly is up with Stress? This informative report can give you an insight into everything you've ever wanted to know about Stress.
As we travel down the Road to Financial Freedom via the
Wonderful World of Networking, we can't forget the importance
of not only Growing our Business and Income, but Growing Personally.
Today's fast paced life often puts every one of us in
difficult situations where stress and anxiety dominate our
day. The frequency and complexity of problems that arise
and need to be dealt with weakens both our minds and our
bodies, making us incapable of finding the right solutions.
There are several ways to improve your power of
concentration and to learn how to relax your mind and
prepare it for future struggles. Your body responds to what
your mind dictates, but most of the times it does this on a
subconscious level.
If you manage to tap into this vital resource, which is
your subconscious mind, you get an extra edge in dealing
with all problems that surround you.
First of all , try to change your daily routine. Not much,
just a bit, but be very conscious about the changes. In the
evening, try to recall all the events that took place in a
day. Quickly analyze the highlights of the day and check
for any gaps in your memory.
If you fail to remember details about an issue you want to
recall this is a good indication that you momentarily
failed to concentrate during that timeframe.
You may also try to diversify the way you live . Again,
changes don't have to be drastic.
If today is no different than yesterday and the day before
you might want to include new elements in your life. You
could start practicing a sport or maybe giving a shot to a
hobby you never practiced before.
Repetitive and dull actions slowly push your mind in a
state of semi hibernation, which slows down your responses
to the issues around you.
Stimulating your mind by engaging it in a new activity
always has good results. You don't have to play heavy mind
involving games (such as chess, for example) to do this.
Try the simple things first: take a different route on your
way to work, buy another brand of laundry detergent.
Try to travel by bus, if you normally use a car and stand
up on a chair to have a different perspective of your
bedroom.
You can also engage your mind in other interesting
activities such as meeting new people or seeing old
friends.
Give a call to an old high school friend and go out for
some coffee or a beer. Your talks will surely trigger a
chain of events that you store in your mind but almost
never utilize. Still, this would be a good exercise for the
mind and, more importantly, a pleasant experience for you.
There are many things you dislike or despise in life . Give
them a chance, try to view them from another perspective.
If there is a person you hate try to put yourself in his or
her shoes for a few minutes.
1.Try to see yourself through the eyes of people around you
and objectively observe your actions and beliefs.
2.Try to let a clear mind analyze events that you find
annoying and ignore the preconceptions that urge you to
judge a person or event in a certain way.
All of the above are just some simple exercises that will
help you face your problems better prepared. Do not over do
any of them and let them integrate naturally into your way
of life. You may soon look in the mirror and see a happier
you!
One of the Most Important things is to set aside at least
30 minute a day to read.
Click on the following link and look at some of these good choices.
GOOD BOOKS RIGHT ON TARGET
Chuck & Shirley
http://youcanbuild.it
Please leave comments, thank you
Friday, May 19, 2006
Some Good Thoughts for a Friday
My FRIDAY STORY
The Paradoxical Commandments
by Dr. Kent M. Keith
1.People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered.
Love them anyway.
2.If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives.
Do good anyway.
3.If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies.
Succeed anyway.
4.The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow.
Do good anyway.
5.Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable.
Be honest and frank anyway.
6.The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men and women with the smallest minds.
Think big anyway.
7.People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs.
Fight for a few underdogs anyway.
8.What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight.
Build anyway.
9.People really need help but may attack you if you do help them.
Help people anyway.
10.Give the world the best you have and you'll get kicked in the teeth.
Give the world the best you have anyway.
? Copyright Kent M. Keith 1968, renewed 2001
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Sunday, April 30, 2006
Sunday, April 09, 2006
How to Choose a Network Company
How to Choose a Network Company &
What Makes a Great Opportunity?
#1 - Low-Unit Cost
When picking a Network Company to represent, study carefully its product or Products. Is the unit cost competitive to similar products offered through other Networks and through normal Marketing methods.
#2 - Highly Consumable
To have a successful residual income, the product needs to be consumable. This simply means people order the product month after month, and you continue to receive commissions based on their purchases. Study carefully the Companies retention rate. If you have to replace 50-60% of your business every couple of months, you will have a hard time developing a High level Residual Income
#3 - Uniqueness of Product
Look for a Product or Product that is not in everyone's Sales Kit. You want the Product to possess certain exclusivity, a product that can not be purchased at the Corner market or Box Store. Is the product patented or are their manufacturing nuances that make it difficult for the total product to be easily Duplicated.
#4 - Exemplary Management Team
In order to feel confident of the staying Power of the Company and Product you chose, you need to study and understand the business Structure and the Management Team. Is management familiar with the uniqueness of Network Marketing or are they comprised of Trophy executives hired for their Name recognition or Notoriety in un-related fields. A Company with staying power needs a team who has experience in international, multi-million dollar businesses. People who have done this before, and are knowledgeable in multiple areas.
#5 - Profits for the Company & Distributors
Study the financial position of the Company. Be cautious if figures are not available.
What is the Company debt ratio? Have they changed marketing plans several times?
Is the Compensation Plan easy to understand? Is there a big discrepancy between actual Sales Dollar Volume and Credited Volume? Is 100% of commission percentage actually paid, or is there a lot of breakage? Look for Companies that pay 100% of stated commission and are on sound financial footing. Also be wary of Plans that require large up-front costs, and/or require carrying large Inventory
#6 - Timing, Timing, Timing
Is the Product and/or concept, in tune with Current Trends or better yet, are they a little ahead of the curve. Are you choosing a business that is on the cutting edge of a growing Market? Think of the rapidly expanding Global position and where can this Company fit in the Global Economy.
#7 - Presentation and Duplicability
Can the presentation be made quickly, easily and understandably? The secret in Duplication is that almost anyone, with strong desire to succeed, can be successful. Is the system cross generational? Is it Non-gender specific? Are the requirements for Start-up easily affordable to large cross section of the Global population?
If the Company or Companies can stand up to 6-7 of these criteria, you have a very good chance for high degree of Success. If only 4-5 apply, I guarantee you will work too hard to gain too little, and if only 3 or less fit, run for the hills and close your check book.
Success in Network Marketing needs the above criteria for the Product and Company;
But more importantly it needs the individual to be willing to change their lifestyle and thought process.
And have a realistic attitude about your Place in the Marketing Scheme.
How many people can you touch with Authority and Credibility?
If your circle of Influence is used to $100 month for New products and service you can't expect the sphere to jump at investing $1,000's regardless the Projected Income.
Chuck BartokConsultant-Horse Barns-Gardener
Tel: 1-530-798-0245
YOUR COMMENTS WOULD BE APPRECIATED
What Makes a Great Opportunity?
#1 - Low-Unit Cost
When picking a Network Company to represent, study carefully its product or Products. Is the unit cost competitive to similar products offered through other Networks and through normal Marketing methods.
#2 - Highly Consumable
To have a successful residual income, the product needs to be consumable. This simply means people order the product month after month, and you continue to receive commissions based on their purchases. Study carefully the Companies retention rate. If you have to replace 50-60% of your business every couple of months, you will have a hard time developing a High level Residual Income
#3 - Uniqueness of Product
Look for a Product or Product that is not in everyone's Sales Kit. You want the Product to possess certain exclusivity, a product that can not be purchased at the Corner market or Box Store. Is the product patented or are their manufacturing nuances that make it difficult for the total product to be easily Duplicated.
#4 - Exemplary Management Team
In order to feel confident of the staying Power of the Company and Product you chose, you need to study and understand the business Structure and the Management Team. Is management familiar with the uniqueness of Network Marketing or are they comprised of Trophy executives hired for their Name recognition or Notoriety in un-related fields. A Company with staying power needs a team who has experience in international, multi-million dollar businesses. People who have done this before, and are knowledgeable in multiple areas.
#5 - Profits for the Company & Distributors
Study the financial position of the Company. Be cautious if figures are not available.
What is the Company debt ratio? Have they changed marketing plans several times?
Is the Compensation Plan easy to understand? Is there a big discrepancy between actual Sales Dollar Volume and Credited Volume? Is 100% of commission percentage actually paid, or is there a lot of breakage? Look for Companies that pay 100% of stated commission and are on sound financial footing. Also be wary of Plans that require large up-front costs, and/or require carrying large Inventory
#6 - Timing, Timing, Timing
Is the Product and/or concept, in tune with Current Trends or better yet, are they a little ahead of the curve. Are you choosing a business that is on the cutting edge of a growing Market? Think of the rapidly expanding Global position and where can this Company fit in the Global Economy.
#7 - Presentation and Duplicability
Can the presentation be made quickly, easily and understandably? The secret in Duplication is that almost anyone, with strong desire to succeed, can be successful. Is the system cross generational? Is it Non-gender specific? Are the requirements for Start-up easily affordable to large cross section of the Global population?
If the Company or Companies can stand up to 6-7 of these criteria, you have a very good chance for high degree of Success. If only 4-5 apply, I guarantee you will work too hard to gain too little, and if only 3 or less fit, run for the hills and close your check book.
Success in Network Marketing needs the above criteria for the Product and Company;
But more importantly it needs the individual to be willing to change their lifestyle and thought process.
And have a realistic attitude about your Place in the Marketing Scheme.
How many people can you touch with Authority and Credibility?
If your circle of Influence is used to $100 month for New products and service you can't expect the sphere to jump at investing $1,000's regardless the Projected Income.
Chuck BartokConsultant-Horse Barns-GardenerTel: 1-530-798-0245
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