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Expectations

Expectations by Robert Taylor We expect people and circumstances to conform to our desires. Is this realistic? We have limited control over circumstances or other people. People normally do the best they are capable of doing at that particular moment. Circumstances and events happen over which we have little or no control. When we expect circumstances or people to conform to our belief of wha. . .

Your Mountains

Your Mountains by Robert Taylor What is the mountain in your life? Or is it an entire mountain range? This basically applies to the challenges in your life. We all have different challenges. Some of us have too much month and not enough income. Others have health challenges. There are those who have mental or physical impairments. Many have challenges which are only imaginary, yet seem perf. . .

Proactive Patriotism - Ensuring Success and Abundance For All

"Proactive Patriotism - Ensuring Success and Abundance For All" Copyright 2001 by Randy Gilbert Freedom loving people believe mankind has been created with the inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. In this article you will learn how to become a proactive patriot so these rights ensure success and abundance for you and your Country. To be a patriot is to serve you. . .

Proactive Life Planning - What Are You Going To Do When You Grow Up?

"What Are You Going To Do When You Grow Up? - A Lesson In Proactive Life Planning" By Randy Gilbert (c)2001 Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "The future belongs to those who plan for it." I stumbled onto proactive life planning as a key to success later in my life. In this article I reveal 3 proven strategies for pulling your life together and giving it meaning. You can do life planning now, no ma. . .

Proactive NoFear 3 of 3 - Run Toward Your Fears

"Run Toward Your Fears" By Randy Gilbert (c)2001 This is article 3 in a 3-part series answering the question, "How do we overcome our fears?" Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "Fear defeats more people than any other one thing in the world." If I can help you to learn how to overcome the fears that defeat you and hold you back from the success and abundance that you deserve, then I will have done. . .

Proactive NoFear 2 of 3 - There Is Always The First Time

"There Is Always The First Time" By Randy Gilbert (c)2001 This is article 2 in an exciting 3-part series answering the question, "How do we overcome our fears?" Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "Fear defeats more people than any other one thing in the world." Therefore, I want to teach you how to rid yourself of those bad fears that hold you back from success and abundance. We learned in the first. . .

Proactive NoFear 1 of 3 - You Can Learn Anything You Need To Know To Remove Any Fear

"You Can Learn Anything You Need To Know To Remove Any Fear" By Randy Gilbert (c)2001 This is article 1 in a 3-part series answering the question, "How do we overcome our fears?" Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "Fear defeats more people than any other one thing in the world." I want to help you to learn how to overcome the fears that defeat you and hold you back. If you rid yourself of your fea. . .

Proactive Optimism - You Can Find Gold In Hawaiian Rainbows

"You Can Find Gold In Hawaiian Rainbows - A Lesson In How To Become a Proactive Optimist" by Randy Gilbert (c)2001 In this article you will discover how to become a proactive optimist. Being an optimist is critical to your success, because research shows people generally do not like a pessimist and will only do business with an optimist. Come with me to an exotic place where the bright sun . . .

Proactive Persistence - Thomas Edison's 3 Secrets of Persistance

"Thomas Edison's 3 Secrets of Persistence" by Randy Gilbert (c)2001 In this article you will discover 3 incredible secrets that will teach you "Proactive Persistence." These secrets will make you truly unstoppable in any pursuit. If there is one trait that sets apart those who have accomplished great things, it is tenacity. Louis Pasteur said, "Let me tell you the secret that has led me to. . .

Proactive Goal Setting - Aim Small - Miss Small

"Aim Small - Miss Small: A Lesson In Proactive Goal Setting" by Randy Gilbert (c)2001 I recently vacationed with my family in Florida, a rarity now that our three children are all college age. One evening we watched "The Patriot," an especially good movie to set the mood for Independence Day. As I watched, something jumped out and gave me one of those "ah-ha" moments. Near the beginning, th. . .

Proactive Parenting - Parents: Teach Your Children How To Fail!

"Parents: Teach Your Children How To Fail!" by Randy Gilbert (c)2001 This statement, "Teach your children how to fail" usually draws looks of astonishment in talks. Even letting their children fail seems like a revolutionary concept to some people. However, when you consider how children learn to walk, you see that teaching them how to "try it on their own" is the only way for them to lear. . .

10 Tips for Organizing Your Home Office

1. Be sure that everyone in your household understands how the space in your home office is to be used, when "business" hours are, etc. 2. Choose a location that is conducive to conducting business. As much as possible, keep this separate from your personal living space. 3. Choose comfortable furnishings and adequate lighting that will reduce fatigue, discomfort, strain and injury. 4. Cre. . .

Peace

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; Where there is sadness, joy. --Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi I recently heard an Irishman comment that finally Americans know what it’s like to live in fear all the time. As those words ech. . .

How Do You See Things?

How Do You See Things? by Robert Taylor Most of us see circumstances through our own biased perceptions. We see them based on our beliefs and experiences. No two people will see the same event in the same manner. Proof of this lies in the fact you can take statements concerning an accident from 20 people and none of the versions will exactly match. Each person adds to or detracts from their . . .

Making It Happen--Finding the People

This is not the only solution to finding the right people to help you skyrocket your business. But it IS the most efficient, the least time consuming, and the most rewarding, in that it will produce more results more quickly than any other method I've ever heard of! Well, what is it, for heaven's sake??? Quality pre-qualified leads. Yeah, right. Everyone knows THAT! But where in the world do. . .

11 Things That Will Cause Me to Unsubscribe to an Ezine Faster Than Anything Else!

These may not be the only things that will cause me to unsubscribe, but they certainly are among the most irritating! 1) A disclaimer at the top telling me that "this is not spam." 2) Large blocks of solid, hard-to-read text. 3) Text that looks like this and then goes on to the next line and then the next and so and and so forth, which tells me that this publisher is an amateur! 4). . .

What Is The Meaning Of Life?

What Is The Meaning Of Life? by Robert Taylor The purpose of life is that which you give it. Its meaning is different for each and every one of us. My definition of the meaning of life is very likely not the same as yours. You may agree with some parts of what I consider to be the intent of life, however it is unlikely you will agree with everything I propose concerning this matter. Some will. . .

Are You Living Your Own Life?

Are You Living Your Own Life? by Robert Taylor Most would say yes to that question. Let's take a closer look at it. When you fill your life with the evening news, television, movies and fantasy books, what have you added to your life which is truly beneficial? Very little. Most of the news to which you are exposed is simply a repeat of what has happened before. Change the dates, location a. . .

Twelve Principles For Success On The Internet

Most, if not all, who have enjoyed a relatively great degree of success in their Internet ventures will agree with the following: 1. Have your own web site and domain name. The benefits of this are that you have a shorter URL, it is more memorable, and it gives you more credibility. You also have more control over what is presented on your web site. 2. Identify your niche and your market. . . .

Are We To Crumble In The Presence Of Terrorism?

Are We To Crumble In The Presence Of Terrorism? by Robert Taylor A number of people have decided to forego business as usual because of the recent terrorist attacks on the USA which have caused untold loss of life and property and enormous grief. This has been another "shot heard around the world." The aftermath affects us all and will be far-reaching. We must not let the dastardly acts of a f. . .

Is There No End To Inhumane Actions?

Is There No End To Inhumane Actions? by Robert Taylor Today's attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon are yet another striking example of humankind's inhumanity to humankind. Is there no end to it? When will we learn to live in peace with compassion for each other? We must start with ourselves. Why? Because that is where everything begins and ends. When we become peaceful and co. . .

Life Is?

Life Is? by Robert Taylor Life is anything we believe it to be. We can deem it unbearable, joyful beyond belief, or anything in between. Why is this so? Why do different people react in totally different ways to the same situation or set of circumstances? It must be our attitude toward and outlook on life. There are many ways in which we develop our attitudes and outlooks. It all starts wit. . .

What Is The Key To Success?

What Is The Key To Success? by Robert Taylor Is it knowledge, money, physique, intelligence, persistence, commitment, charisma, enthusiasm, skill, desire, need or attitude? Or is it some combination of these? All of these have a bearing on success. Your attitude does much to define your level of success. You may have any or all of the items listed, however your attitude determines what you wi. . .

Responsible Advertising

Does that sound boring? If so, stick with me—it gets better! Some years ago Bruce Barton shared this story: "One day when I was young in advertising, I slipped a piece of paper into my typewriter and wrote an advertisement for a life insurance company. It was addressed to young husbands and fathers. One of the coupons received in reply came from a traveler in Rio de Janeiro, whose home was in. . .

When It's Good to do Things Badly

How many times have you heard "If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing well"? Being somewhat of a perfectionist by nature, I adopted this very credo years ago. Consequently, I've been frustrated most of my life! As I've grown busier and busier over the years, I've finally realized the real truth about this old adage. It simply isn't true! Certainly, the world is full of things worth doing. . .

Patience

How many a man has thrown up his hands at a time when a little more effort, a little more patience, would have achieved success? ~ Elbert Hubbard Were there some way to accurately tabulate the statistics on the answer to this question, I think it would be a mind boggling figure. The reason I have come to that conclusion is plain and simple. Human beings in general have very little patience. Th. . .

Is It Easy For You?

Is it? If it isn’t, then consider doing something that is! Let me explain: if it isn’t easy right off the bat, don’t give up, and DON’T consider doing something else—I mean, there’s a learning curve to everything! What I’m getting at is, once you’ve applied yourself and learned that you have a natural aptitude for doing something, STICK WITH IT! It becomes easier and easier, and you’ll enjoy y. . .

Seeds

In the real estate business, there is a concept called "farming." An agent will pick a neighborhood as his farm and work the farm in various ways. Sometimes he’ll start by mailing out an announcement to each resident to make them aware of his services, his location, and contact information (plowing up the fields). Then he may conduct a "doorknob hanger" program where he hires people to place f. . .

Love Those Telephone Solicitors!

Hey, I'm just like you! I absolutely go spastic over these unwanted, bothersome calls -- at least I used to! Here is how I've learned to make lemonade out of these lemons: It is FUN, so EASY, and you just about have a captive audience, as they really don't know where you're going, and they will listen to you! The first one I ever did went like this: The gal said, "May I speak to Mary Wilkey. . .

Methodical Backwards Marketing

Backwards, I say, because you first start where you want the customer to take action. You have to ask yourself how you want the customer to respond and work backwards from there. For maximum effectiveness, do not mix methods. In most cases, include only ONE of the following in your advertising, online and off: Your website address. Your toll-free phone number and/or home phone. Your email a. . .

Getting Pumped!

"Hype, hype, hype, and more hype," I thought as I found a seat at a recent weekend's motivational seminar. "It makes my backside tired." Not being a "morning person" anyway, I was still groggy from having forced myself to roll out for the fifty-mile trip on a dreary, rainy, foggy morning. To make matters worse, I'd overslept and gotten lost en route to the Radisson Hotel at the Cincinnati Airpo. . .

How a Simple Kitchen Timer Gave Me Back My Life!

All kinds of stuff was piling up—on my desk, in the kitchen—in fact, in every room in the house. Then I discovered the power of . . . the timer! Now my motto is: Set it and forget it! (Where have I heard that before?) It really seemed too simple a solution to solve what had become an overwhelming problem: how to fit all the work I have to do, need to do, must do, and wish to do into one twenty-. . .

Rich Still Getting Richer

Here is an original article from Vern Anderson, one of my subscribers, with my response following: Six years ago when I first hooked up to the internet, I was as mixed up about what to do as any newbie is today. I was looking for information that would help me on what to do. I read every bit of information I could find. I remember even back then reading that the internet had created a level pl. . .

The Secret to a Prosperous Life, Online or Off - Part 3

And therein lies the key to success at anything and everything: NEVER QUIT! As long as you never quit, you cannot fail! Well, by now everyone has realized that the little lady in the story eventually realized all of her fondest dreams and wishes—not because she sat around idly daydreaming and wishing, but because she activated her faith and put wings on her dreams. She got READY to receive he. . .

The Secret to a Prosperous Life, Online or Off - Part 2

My next discovery/conclusion was that, if I'm ever to succeed in accomplishing my income goals online (or off line, for that matter), I need to first of all decide EXACTLY what I want out of life and what kind of income I'm trying to establish to fulfill those dreams, so that I can conjure up a concrete mental picture of it. You know, there is a story in one of my very favorite books that I men. . .

The Secret to a Prosperous Life, Online or Off - Part 1

You know, I got on the Internet way back in 1994 for the express purpose of somehow creating another stream of income for us, with the goal in mind to eventually sell our offline business and work strictly from home. Not knowing beans about computers-or the Internet-or marketing, really, I plunged ahead. And for a then-53-year-old grandmother, all three entailed a giant learning curve. The comp. . .

The Freedom of Wealth -- or What Wealth Means to Me

No, money cannot buy happiness—that's true. But what is also true is that it sure does make life a whole lot easier to deal with. The freedom of wealth means being: Free of any need for pretense (if we are who we claim to be, we need not pretend). I am who I am. Free of the burden to carry cash, checks, or credit cards (our person is recognized and respected as having means—we are free from the. . .

How to Have Your Computer Cake and Keep Your Family, Too!

Your family comes first -- or does it? Since you've been spending so much time with your new home computer, is your family showing signs of jealousy? Do they compete with this inhuman time hog for your time? Or, at least, do they FEEL they have to? And what can you do about it? After all, you're just trying to make everything better . . . I mean, look at it this way, if you can just find a way . . .