Sunday, January 25, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Go-Giver 5 Laws for Success
I was actually introduced to this wonderful little book "Go-Giver" by a Twitter friend. I did a google search and came across the five laws outlined in the story. You can find the book on Amazon.
To view these five laws in full page view, click the little box in the right corner of the iPaper viewer.
To view these five laws in full page view, click the little box in the right corner of the iPaper viewer.
WAHM Interview - Success Working from Home
I had the sincere pleasure of being interviewed by Kelly Smith for her Mom's Prosperity Blog. She had some great questions that were really enjoyable to answer. I hope reading it is as much fun as answering was!
WAHM Interview - Success Working from Home
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WAHM Interview - Success Working from Home
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Sunday, January 4, 2009
Economic Crisis Fueled by Fear
What are you afraid of?
Are you afraid of losing your home, your wealth, your status? This current economic crisis has really caused me to become more introspective into what I really believe, and how I really feel. The saying that there is nothing to fear but fear itself rings true when it comes to the economy.
There is a definite link between consumer fear and the stock market for example. But what really causes the degree of fear that we are seeing, especially in the US, today? People are doing some crazy things - allowing this crisis to cause emotional distress that is damaging their relationships, their health, their very life. Yes, some are even driven to suicide. Why?
Could it be that we have lost perspective? Could it be that living in a "material world" has caused us to define ourselves by what we own rather than who we are? YOU are more than what you have acquired. YOU are a human being, with a soul, with a purpose. We have become a very competitive and materialistic society that seems to have caused many of us to get lost.
Being the eternal optimist, I view this economic crisis as a time of reawakening. A time to reflect on who we really are, our real purpose. Those who had attained a level of material wealth, whose very identity depends on that wealth, will be forced to re-define themselves, and in the words of Martha Stewart, that is a good thing.
I am not opposed to material wealth and creature comforts - on the contrary. But, I do not believe that we should measure our worth by our bank account. That is but one measurement of our success. A great many of the wealthiest people have never truly achieved real wealth or success. As the great book, The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D Wattles tells us, wealth attained on the competitive plane is fleeting - it is here today and gone tomorrow.
Youth is for an Hour, Beauty is a Flower, But Love is a song With Enduring Power
Love is really what defines us. Our capacity to love ourselves and others, to nurture and protect. I submit that when we endeavor to increase our capacity for love, we will discover our hidden talents and creativity. I am not afraid of the economic crisis because I believe it will be a catalyst in challenging us all to dig a little deeper into who we really are, and I believe that more often than not, we are good.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Did President Bush Cause the Economic Crisis?
I realize that this post can be very controversial, but I want to know what real people think. I hear in the news what Americans think, what Canadians think, from the politicians perspective, but what do real people think? Is it possible to have a non partisan discussion on this issue?
Even Republicans agree that there were blunders, or mistakes, that have, at least, contributed to the crisis. Did it all start with the housing crisis? Is Bush to blame for mortgages going out to people who could never afford them? Was it a lack of government regulations that caused the housing crisis, that fueled the current global economic crisis? What about the war... most would agree that the war in Iraq did not play out as originally intended. Could the financial investment made there have been better spent elsewhere?
Geoff Canada, President/CEO, Harlem Children's Zone, Inc. believes that the current and previous administrations have been misguided in their investments. Take the recent economic bailout provided for Wall Street... what if that money, or even a small portion of it, was invested in a strategic bailout for impoverished youth? What returns would that kind of investment yield?
I have been accused of being too liberal in my thinking... for opposing "free market" capitalism, but my opposition is not based in a welfare mentality. I believe strongly in personal responsiblilty and accountability. I don't actually favor any political party, but I do believe in social responsibility - in the strong and able being responsible for the weak and unable. I further believe that "free markets" are a breeding ground for greed and corruption. Unfortunately, someone has to be a watchdog. We cannot rely on the good of human kind.
You may be thinking that I am leaning toward "blaming" President Bush for the current state of the global economy, but I am not. I think that we all need to take some personal responsibility. We need to examine what we really believe, in our core... and not whatever political view we have taken a "side" on. Do we really believe that Wall Street CEOs are more deserving of a "bailout" than a child born into poverty? If we believe that government has a responsibility to care for that child, does that really make us a "socialist"?
If you think of me as being too "liberal", don't apologize. (seriously, I've had people apologize for using that "L" word LOL), I am not insulted by the term, but I really view myself as being a humanist - I believe in social responsibility tempered by fiscal conservatism... and I believe that most people in the free world are.
But... what do YOU really think?
Even Republicans agree that there were blunders, or mistakes, that have, at least, contributed to the crisis. Did it all start with the housing crisis? Is Bush to blame for mortgages going out to people who could never afford them? Was it a lack of government regulations that caused the housing crisis, that fueled the current global economic crisis? What about the war... most would agree that the war in Iraq did not play out as originally intended. Could the financial investment made there have been better spent elsewhere?
Geoff Canada, President/CEO, Harlem Children's Zone, Inc. believes that the current and previous administrations have been misguided in their investments. Take the recent economic bailout provided for Wall Street... what if that money, or even a small portion of it, was invested in a strategic bailout for impoverished youth? What returns would that kind of investment yield?
I have been accused of being too liberal in my thinking... for opposing "free market" capitalism, but my opposition is not based in a welfare mentality. I believe strongly in personal responsiblilty and accountability. I don't actually favor any political party, but I do believe in social responsibility - in the strong and able being responsible for the weak and unable. I further believe that "free markets" are a breeding ground for greed and corruption. Unfortunately, someone has to be a watchdog. We cannot rely on the good of human kind.
You may be thinking that I am leaning toward "blaming" President Bush for the current state of the global economy, but I am not. I think that we all need to take some personal responsibility. We need to examine what we really believe, in our core... and not whatever political view we have taken a "side" on. Do we really believe that Wall Street CEOs are more deserving of a "bailout" than a child born into poverty? If we believe that government has a responsibility to care for that child, does that really make us a "socialist"?
If you think of me as being too "liberal", don't apologize. (seriously, I've had people apologize for using that "L" word LOL), I am not insulted by the term, but I really view myself as being a humanist - I believe in social responsibility tempered by fiscal conservatism... and I believe that most people in the free world are.
But... what do YOU really think?
Top 10 New Years Resolutions
This is my guess of the Top 10 New Year's Resolutions.
* Lose Weight
* Manage Debt
* Save Money
* Get a Better Job/Make More Money
* Get Fit
* Eat Right
* Get Organized
* Quit Smoking
* Reduce Stress
* Volunteer to Help Others
I know that New Year's Resolutions have gotten a bad rap in the past, accused of setting people up for failure, of being the cause of low self esteem. Perhaps the top of the list of resolutions should include taking responsibility for one's self - and for one's goals!
The beginning of a New Year is truly a great time to set goals, although any arbitrary date could be set as a new beginning. The key to success is to choose achievable goals and break them down into smaller tasks.
If your goal is to lose weight, you need to first determine how much weight you want or need to lose. Is it a number of pounds, a percentage of body fat, or trimming a 36 inch waist to a more desired 28 inches? Is your weight loss goal realistic? If not, change it. Next develop a plan, and finally execute the plan. For weight loss or getting fit goals, you need to engage in consistent planning - for example menu planning.
Personally, while not a New Years Resolution perse, I resolve to lose some weight (my real plan is to win our group's competition), but my greatest goal is to get organized and spend my time more efficiently - which will result in more money, more time with family, and less stress.
How about you? What are your goals for 2009? How do you plan to achieve them?
* Lose Weight
* Manage Debt
* Save Money
* Get a Better Job/Make More Money
* Get Fit
* Eat Right
* Get Organized
* Quit Smoking
* Reduce Stress
* Volunteer to Help Others
I know that New Year's Resolutions have gotten a bad rap in the past, accused of setting people up for failure, of being the cause of low self esteem. Perhaps the top of the list of resolutions should include taking responsibility for one's self - and for one's goals!
The beginning of a New Year is truly a great time to set goals, although any arbitrary date could be set as a new beginning. The key to success is to choose achievable goals and break them down into smaller tasks.
If your goal is to lose weight, you need to first determine how much weight you want or need to lose. Is it a number of pounds, a percentage of body fat, or trimming a 36 inch waist to a more desired 28 inches? Is your weight loss goal realistic? If not, change it. Next develop a plan, and finally execute the plan. For weight loss or getting fit goals, you need to engage in consistent planning - for example menu planning.
Personally, while not a New Years Resolution perse, I resolve to lose some weight (my real plan is to win our group's competition), but my greatest goal is to get organized and spend my time more efficiently - which will result in more money, more time with family, and less stress.
How about you? What are your goals for 2009? How do you plan to achieve them?
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