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3 A-has from Ali Brown’s Online Success Blueprint Workshop

workingmom — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:40:14 +0000

Me: I’m done…. (to hubby after arriving home from Ali Brown’s Online Success Blueprint Workshop)

Him: With what? (read: uh-oh…)

Me: I’m done with thinking, playing, being small. I know I’ve been saying this for awhile, but it really became clear to me at the workshop – I’m so done with the piddly stuff. No more…

…and on (and on..) the conversation went. Here are three of the main shifts in my thinking (and feeling and being) I’ve made from my experience at the workshop.

1. I’m not a joiner…

That may surprise you, if you know me at all. I love people, I love being a part of ‘stuff’, and my daughter definitely has my ‘I’m afraid I’m going to miss something…’ gene…

And I don’t know if it’s the fact that I’ve literally left my house on only 3 occasions in the last three years (while I focus on tending to two little ones) – and thus ‘it’s the hermit life for me’ has become innate, but it became very clear to me how much an individual I am at this event – in a good way. Meaning that I’ve become very comfortable and confident in my own skin, in who I am as a person, both personally and professionally, without even realizing it.

Mindshift: My success is not based on the 5 people I surround myself with. It’s based on me.

That being said…

2. I’m not a competitor…

If you’ve been reading this ezine for awhile, you may have read my ‘Turn Your Competitors into Collaborators’ article (maybe even more than once, as I keep reprinting it due to the amount of positive responses it always receives).

So, although this wasn’t necessarily a new ‘a-ha’ for me, being at this event and meeting so many success-driven AND purposeful business owners validated my belief in abundance, that there is more than enough for everyone – and then some.

Here’s something that Ali said that summed up how I feel very succinctly:

Mindshift: I don’t compete. I don’t compare. I just am.

Yup. Take that one to heart, please – it’s incredibly freeing.

3. I’m not your average mompreneur

Ok, this one wasn’t a huge relevation, but what was was that I got to meet a bunch of other ‘not your average mompreneurs’ at Ali’s event, like Alexis Martin Neely, Sheri McConnell, MaryPat Kavanagh, Sarah Robinson, Elizabeth Potts Weinstein, and several others. (Google these amazing women to find out what they’re up to…)

I’m grateful to be in such amazing company, and to know that this special group of women I’ve had a passion for supporting when I first started out in 2004 with www.EntreMoms.com is finally coming into its own. Amen!

Mindshift: I’m not the only one who is building an empire while raising a family.

So what do these mean? For me, it means that the vision I had for my business when I started out was too small. It means that there’s an opportunity for me to make a much bigger impact that I ever conceived possible before. It means that I’ll be making bigger and better decisions about ‘what next’ going forward.

It means I’m done playing small. What about you?

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Gain the Know-How You Need to Do the Work-At-Home Job Search Successfully

workingmom — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:45:05 +0000

Researching for legitimate work from home or what is most commonly known as “telecommuting positions”, can be a difficult task and may open up some risk factors you are unaware of. To be successful at this you should know a few things up-front, as well as bona fide resources online that have more of a potential to start you off on the right foot, and in the right direction.

Telecommuting positions are projects such as freelance writing, “genuine” data entry assignments (not survey taking), full time or part time independent contractual work in many different fields, web design and/or content management, customer service with inbound or outbound calling (most popular), sales and even employment with health insurance, dental coverage (NOT discount benefits), and even 401K, that the work can be performed from your home office.

This can also be described as a non-traditional type of work (NOT multi-level marketing, network marketing or direct sales = you pay to join a company to work), meaning you won’t be required to work at the companies location or office. You’ll be given the opportunity to work from your home instead.

Now that we’ve covered the basics of what this article is about we can now get into “how-to” search for authentic jobs online, all while avoiding scams, bait and switch offers, misleading MLM advertisements … etc.

Searching the Internet for legitimate work at home jobs (telecommuting position):

One of my most favorite authors and Information providers on the subject is Rat Race Rebellion. From this resource many people have learned how to do some pretty basic searches on Google for work at home jobs. They call it “Google Your Way to Telework Job Leads” on their website.

They offer very basic keyword phrases including the quotations that offer decent results on Google. What others have learned from this section of their site and also implementing their own creativity is you can find a variety of opportunities online once you know what to look for.

Using quotations in your search on Google will provide specific feedback on that keyword phrase alone. So for instance if you were searching for medical transcription work at home jobs you might consider searching with quotations.

For example:

“medical transcriptionist needed”

“seeking experienced medical transcribers”

These search results and providing the quotes before and after your keyword phrase will bring up all of those words in that order on each result, thus providing you with a much more narrowed result that may be more specific to what you are searching for.

Go give it a try on Google and see what I mean. Then come back and continue reading.

Now you aren’t only limited to Google.com. Try the following websites for even better results that are pulled from all over the Internet and job related only.

Indeed.com SimplyHired.com

How to Identify Those Red Flags:

The most popular misrepresentation of a classified ad I’ve seen showering down on the Internet is an ad from a health benefits (non-insurance) MLM company affiliates.

The ad reads that they are looking for a Regional Sales Director, a Health Benefits Specialist, and I’ve even seen “Professional Recruiters Needed” title to the advertisement.

The title “implies” legitimacy and professionalism when rightfully it’s a ploy to get you to read on.

The creator of the advertisement means to draw you in with stating they offer you health benefits, daily pay and bonuses, which sounds good, but what they don’t tell you when you sign up for the “telephone interview” is that you will have to pay to join this multi-level marketing business.

To some that is viewed as a bait and switch and often not appreciated once the applicant finds out they must pay to join this business.

Now I’m not saying whatsoever that the MLM industry isn’t worth getting into, but I am saying that you need to be aware of what you are applying for and what it is you truly are willing to do to earn money from home.

Most don’t appreciate ads that subtly imply they are an employer.

For the MLM or direct sales industry it is always strongly suggested to gain some sales experience or outside training before committing to any monthly expenses in this field.

More advice:

If the advertisement doesn’t offer direct contact information, such as an email address (@companyname.com, not @gmail.com or yahoo.com) or preferably a website or contact number it may not be worth handing out your personal resume with your contact information.

If you choose to apply to such an ad that offers no or little contact information, just reply asking for additional information “before” you hand over your private details.

In addition you can often find reasonably level headed discussion on work at home leads by visiting the popular wahm.com forum.

The bottom line is your research into a company should be the first on your mind. Although more and more companies and individuals are hiring people to work from home and the industry itself is becoming more recognized as a legitimate way of earning money, it’s always a good idea to keep your wits about you before you apply and accept a job offer from a stranger or unknown company.

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Top 7 Ways to Use Social Networking as Part of Your Marketing Plan

workingmom — Tue, 15 May 2012 07:27:43 +0000

Social networking is more than just a craze; it’s revolutionizing the way businesses market to the whole world. Social networks have been around for several years now, but many people are still just getting started as they realize the potential. Social networking can increase your traffic and revenue more than you can imagine.

Most online social networking efforts are free, and it takes very little effort to get some payoff with social networking. When you are consistent with your efforts it can go a long way to driving traffic to your website, increasing your exposure and establishing yourself as an expert in your field of business.

1. Use your blog as a form of communication.

Use your blog as a way for your potential customers to know you. A blog is a great way to express yourself and show off your quality. You want your readers to feel like you are talking to them as a friend, but I would recommend not getting too personal. The nice thing about blogs is that you can receive feedback on your content via comments. You can also use the blog to ask questions to your readers or hold contests. Your readers can enter the contest or respond to your questions via the comment section. I recommend keeping a dialogue going through your own comments, too. This helps to establish an environment where people know they can receive answers to their problems, as well as read fresh content.

2. Use other people’s blogs to establish yourself as an expert.

Reading and commenting on blogs within your own niche or close to your niche can help you to establish yourself as an expert. You can offer your own opinions or angles to the entries being posted. When appropriate, you can even offer links to your own blog entries or articles to offer as additional information to the readers and in turn supplies additional exposure to your website.

3. Connect with people in Facebook.

Facebook is fast becoming a great way for people to connect socially and professionally. Some people have a problem combining their personal life with their social life, so this may not be an appropriate option for you. Facebook offers your customers a way to really engage with you and learn to trust you. Meeting people and making purchases through the internet can be risky, so there is a level of trust that needs to be established before people are comfortable buying from you.

4. Leverage groups in Facebook or LinkedIn.

Facebook also has a great community of groups that you can join. It is also free to create your own group to get some communication going amongst your own customers. LinkedIn has a similar feature. I think that for certain fields LinkedIn can be a more appropriate venue than Facebook and vice versa for other fields. You need to learn which option is better for your field. Try to find where your customers are hanging out.

5. Join the twitter community to build a list of followers.

Twitter is on a rampage. More and more entrepreneurs are tapping into the marketing power of twitter. Twitter is a place where you must communicate your thoughts in 140 characters or less. You can connect with people by “following” them. Anyone can follow you unless you block them. It is a very quick way to compile a large following. Most people post links to their blog entries, or links to their articles, or links to anything that you feel would help your customers get to know you better while learning something useful for themselves.

6. Turn your blog entries into podcasts and submit to iTunes.

Learn to leverage your efforts by turning blog entries and articles into mp3 audios. Posting them to a site like iTunes can increase your exposure to that same content. Some people learn by reading and others need to hear it. Now you can tap into both types of learners. Your listeners will even have the option of downloading your mp3 files to their ipod to listen at their convenience or to even send to their friends.

7. Turn your articles into videos and post on YouTube.

Like with audio, you can also use your articles and website content to create videos to post on YouTube. YouTube is just another way of reaching out to more people.

Social networking can be time-consuming, so it is a good idea to choose which venues are more important for your customers, and to choose which options work with your personality. If you get stage fright, then videos might not be for you. If you love to chat, then Facebook or Twitter might be perfect for you. Just remember that when you are out there communicating that your main purpose is to sell and run a business. It is easy to get carried away and spend too much time commenting and chatting that you forget to focus on your business. Not only can social networks bring you closer to your customers and offer them a way to learn to trust you, but it can be fun, too!

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Breastfeeding Vs Bottle Feeding

workingmom — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:18:54 +0000

Baby formula was originally intended to be a milk substitute for women who couldn’t breastfeed. Today, it is peddled as the next best thing to mother’s milk, suggesting that it is just as healthful as breast milk, Health care providers often promote bottle feeding by giving free samples of formula to new mothers.

Yet, no man made concoction can duplicate the properties of breast milk, no matter how many supplements are added to it. Breastfeeding offers many benefits that formula cannot deliver.

Breastfed babies get fewer ear infections and other infections, due to antibiotics in breast milk. They get less diarrhea, constipation, colic, and other stomach upsets. They have a reduced risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). Breastfed babies tend to have straighter teeth and don’t get “baby bottle syndrome” (buck teeth from bottle). Breastfeeding satisfies the baby’s emotional needs and increases bonding between mother and baby. And breastfed babies smell better, from top to bottom, but especially the bottom.

Some benefits to breastfed babies are lifelong. In later childhood, there is a decreased risk of tooth decay, diabetes, and some childhood cancers. As adults, they will have fewer allergies. In fact, it has been estimated that 65% of bottle fed babies will develop a lifelong allergy. Adults who were breastfed tend to have lower cholesterol levels; are less likely to be obese; are less likely to have high blood pressure, and are less likely to have heart disease. They will have a reduced risk of: rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis, compared to adults who were bottle fed. The antibodies in breast milk seem to last a lifetime, as adults who were breastfed are less likely to have ear infection, or other infections;

Breastfeeding also benefits the mother greatly. It helps delay the return of fertility and to space subsequent pregnancies. It reduces the risk of postnatal depression, and helps to develop an emotional relationship and bonding with her child. Breastfeeding helps the uterus contract after birth to control postpartum bleeding. Nursing mothers get more rest than bottle feeding moms, as there is no screaming baby in the middle of the night waiting on the formula to heat up; you can nurse while sleeping. Both mom and baby sleep better. Dad sleeps better to, since he never has to get out of bed to help with feeding. Breastfeeding mothers have less chance of breast cancer, as well as some other forms of cancer throughout life. Breastfeeding reduces the risk of osteoporosis in later years. Above all, breastfeeding gives you the satisfaction of knowing you are giving your baby the best start in life.

Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes only, and is not intended for use as diagnosis or treatment of a health problem or as a substitute for consulting a licensed medical professional.
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Is child support gov’t enforced from the get go or does one parent have to go after another?

workingmom — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:23:00 +0000

My husband and I have been talking about divorce a lot lately. He says that he does not want to pay child support for our 2 year old son unless he has sole custody, I told him that I would not go after him for child support as long as I could have custody or even shared custody. He says that that is not possible because the gov’t will go after him whether I want them to or not. I disagree and think it is between the two parties and if one party wants child support then they open a case. What does the actual law state? We’re in California.

Also, I am a US Citizen, he is a citizen of another country and threatens to take our son to this other country. I am scared because right now I am a some part-time wahm and take care of our son and the home and have no money. He has a good job and also multi-millionaire parents to back him. Would it be possible for him to take my son overseas? What are my rights? Are there any resources that are free for me to use to get more information because I need to know what my rights are in case any of these situations really do come to pass. Please help, I am scared and desparate.
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Ethical Franchising – How To Choose A Respected And Principled Franchise System

workingmom — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:20:19 +0000

So you want to buy a franchise? Sounds like a great idea. After all, buying a proven business formula allows you to be steps ahead of the competition and learn from the success of others. It makes absolute sense on many levels, and thus explains the proliferation of franchising and its thriving success rate.

The challenge becomes when you start researching the myriad of possibilities. Never mind identifying one that will best fit your needs, talents, and lifestyle, there is the question of ethics and sound business practice on the part of the franchisor. How can you rest assured that the franchise system of interest to you is one that practices ethical business standards?

As a relatively new franchisor myself, I can share with you certain things learned upon my journey. Here are a few tips to guide you along your way…

Trade Associations – A sign of credibility is when a franchisor is a member of a franchise trade association that screens its members for ethical business practices. An example in Canada is the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA); in the U.S., the International Franchise Association (IFA). Both associations review the franchisor’s legal documents to ensure they conform to appropriate legal and ethical standards. The CFA even goes so far as to email all existing CFA members with the names of those franchisors looking to gain membership. If any CFA member has information to report on one of the prospects – good or bad – this is taken into account.

Legal Documents – There are stringent guidelines as to the details that must be included in the franchisor’s franchise agreement and other legal documents to be provided to the franchisee. In Canada, all prospective candidates in Alberta, Ontario and some Maritime provinces must receive, in addition to the franchise agreement, a disclosure document detailing the franchisor’s history, including any litigation, financials, and location closings. The requirements in the U.S. UFOC (Uniform Franchise Offering Circular) are even more precise, requiring a thorough account of every detail of the franchise agreement. Due to the legal intricacy of the documents, hiring legal counsel is advised.

Wait and Review Period – With the above in mind, you should always be advised by the franchisor of the wait time – in the above referenced provinces in Canada and in all U.S. states – between receiving the legal documents and signing any binding agreement or making any payment to secure the franchise rights. In Canada, this is generally 14 days. In the U.S., it is 10 business days (or 14 calendar days in Illinois). If a franchisor pushes you to sign or make payment before this time has elapsed, illegal and unethical practices are present.

Earnings Claims – Unless the franchisor specifically provides earnings claims in its UFOC or franchise agreement, no earnings claims can be made alluding to sales, income, or earnings potential for the prospective franchisee. Promises of success and income guarantees are thus often unethical and illegal.

Contacting Existing Franchisees – The above being said, you may contact existing franchisees for their sales perspectives. They may share this information with you, at their discretion. As a rule, it is always a good idea to contact existing franchisees. While each will have his/her own life circumstance and income goal in mind, they can give you an idea as to the honestly and integrity of the franchisor and its franchise system.

Resolving Disputes – Disputes inevitably come up between franchisee and franchisor. As long as the franchisor works with the franchisee or prospective franchisee to resolve a dispute, ethical standards are generally being practiced. Having your questions or concerns go unanswered or be ignored is another matter. Open communication between both parties is key.

By no means does the above cover all elements in determining the legitimacy and legality of any franchise system. Franchise laws change frequently and the franchisor must adapt to these new requirements.

Nevertheless, trust your instinct, hire legal counsel to review the franchise agreements, and get as much information as you can. The franchisor should respond to your queries in a timely fashion and with detailed responses. You should identify with the product, the branding, and the company’s philosophy and goals. In essence, the franchise system should feel comfortable to you, like your own. If ethical franchise practices have been put in place and your needs have been addressed, this should be the case.

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Cell Phone Cash – Make Money With Your Cell Phone

workingmom — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:22:53 +0000

A recent review of Maverick Coaching, cell phone cash system by an internet product reviewer has brought up some revealing points for earning a full time income with your cell phone.

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Forex Bling Review

workingmom — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:44:05 +0000

Forex bling review: Forexbling is one kind of software that helps forex traders to analyze and make decisions upon current market situation. Its essential function is to analyze. First of all, a trading expert input a programmed trading system into it; of course, this system is profitable so that to make sure the robot can give traders practical help. After that, you only need to set your trading platform in and wait for the analysis and its automatic implementation when external conditions are met, i.e. profitable.

People never use this software before may have deep doubt on its actual result. After all, there is no comparison between analyzing ability of human being and knowledgeware, especially in complicated situation. Nobody wants to risk his own financial security. A practical way to solve this problem is to have an experiment by known data. During the analyzing procedure, the trader could get exact and first-hand information of the forex robot’s working. It could bring the robot’s decision into comparison with himself’s and get a conclusion about the feasibility of taking it instead of human being.

As soon as the trader has learned enough information of Forexbling and how useful it is on helping traders to earn money, it is certainly for every cautious but also eager for business success forex trader to buy one!

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Cash Gifting & the Peoples Program…crucial Information From Bill “theillinidude” to Help Wage War on Debt

workingmom — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 07:44:05 +0000

Before joining any cash gifting activity, you need to consider this crucial information from Bill “TheIlliniDude” and The Peoples Program.

If you are thinking about generating cash with cash gifting & The Peoples Program to help wage war on debt, then there are several critical elements you need to consider. First of all you must understand that about 97% of all internet businesses and cash gifting programs fail. The Peoples Program cash gifting activity was designed for the success of everyone…not just a measly 3%. So how does cash gifting & The Peoples Program help those achieve success? Let’s take a look…

The Peoples Program residual cash gifting activity has a specific plan in place. Failure to have a viable plan may result in loss of hundreds of dollars. Although there is a successful plan in place, there are several questions you need to ask yourself on how to wage war on debt before starting your cash gifting activity.

a)   How much time are you willing to spend with the cash gifting activity & The Peoples Program? If you think you can just start a cash gifting program and begin generating $10,000 every week with only one hour of effort each day, then you are sadly mistaken. You have to realize that The Peoples Program residual cash gifting activity does create success to wage war on debt, but it does also take some effort. If you are a newbie, you can have the same success as the seasoned cash gifters. It’s imperative that you treat cash gifting as if it were a business even though it isn’t. Cash gifting with The Peoples Program is a private gifting activity where you generate 100% cash flow.

b)   How many resources do you want to shell out? Cash gifting with The Peoples Program does provide ways for free advertising and marketing. Most businesses or money making opportunities from home require capital for launching which may hinder your wage war on debt campaign. While it is a fact that starting a cash gifting program saves you a lot of money over most home-based businesses, you still have some out-of-pocket expenses in cash gifting. They may include office equipment, office furnishings, computer, printer, cell phone and internet connection. But it is possible to advertise and market cash gifting and The Peoples Program with little or no expense.

c)   How much effort are you willing to put in? You will get familiar with The Peoples Program residual cash gifting program and how the model works. You also need to work every day until you can establish some type of internet presence. Always remember the failure rate to give you more incentive to aggressively wage war on debt. Branding yourself is key to achieving success in cash gifting.

d)   Which marketing strategies will you employ? This is mainly dependent upon your budget. Most people that are beginning The Peoples Program residual cash gifting activity use free methods. Your biggest investment will be time and energy-and lots of it in the beginning. But you will soon notice it is all worth the time you put in to your wage war on debt campaign.

You will need to pick your marketing instruments and your marketing mentor wisely. The reality is that there are a lot of scams and dishonest cash gifting programs online. Also many mentors don’t really care about your success and they leave you to figure everything out once they get your money. The Peoples Program residual cash gifting community is built to help one another to success, and Bill TheIlliniDude along with his team will help you every step on your way to wage war on debt and your own success with cash gifting.

Pick your appropriate tier level. This is crucial because the higher tier level you art at, the larger cash gifts you can receive to enhance your wage war on debt program. Also The Peoples Program residual cash gifting activity has a 100 percent cash credit system in place to allow tier upgrading with no out-of-pocket costs.

Beginning your cash leveraging venture at home with cash gifting & The Peoples Program can be real exciting. Literally thousands of people from all over the world are succeeding their wage war on debt campaign and ultimately creating wealth with just cash gifting alone. Cash gifting & The Peoples Program is generating cash gifts worldwide…touching lives during this very difficult economic time.

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Time Management – Some Philosophical and Practical Considerations

workingmom — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:54:46 +0000

In the postmodern and connected life we “manage” our time. While world religions can’t agree whether time is linear, circular or stops altogether at one point, it seems to be a rather pretentious endeavor to establish rules for time management. Also for the faithless time remains an enigma and sometimes difficult to bear. The German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once said that intelligence is the capability to be alone, and we might as well say – the capability to be alone when time passes by.

We can foster our philosophical understanding of time by using it efficiently in our daily lives dedicated to making money and thus gaining freedom from financial pressures. The single most reason for not realizing our longings in life lies in financial restrictions, hence money is an enabler for independence. When we assume independence from the usual walks of the life of the white collar worker’s 9-6-day in the office, we experience enhanced ease of time. We will grow more silent in our minds, and in silence there are truth and power for an eventually happier life.

Let’s have a look at daily practices for time management and more financial success:

If you organize your working time with reference to the Eisenhower method, you learn to distinguish the important from the urgent and to act accordingly. Ask yourself about every issue how it fits into the below mental diagram:

Important and urgent – get done with it right away.

Important but not urgent – make an entry into your calendar.

Not important but urgent – try to delegate as much as possible and reduce involvement.

Not important and not urgent – trash it.

The Eisenhower method makes sense if we work receiving from and reacting to the environment, i.e. if we are working dependently. This method helps to prioritize work tasks. In order to become financially free we have to go one step further and look at how we should plan and spend effectively.

Let’s have a look at the “time quadrant”. So, once more we have the dimensions urgent and important, but this time we do not look at how they help us prioritize work tasks, but at how to spend our time in first place so we can plan our lives.

Steven Covey also describes this time management matrix in the “the 7 habits of highly effective people” in habit 3 “Put First Things First”.

Urgent and important – fighting daily fires. This is where most people spend much of their time, doing so is a guarantee to remain in the rat race. Try to minimize your time in this quadrant and if possible, delegate.

Not urgent and important – strategic thinking, big picture mode. This is where you see the forest and not only the tree. This is where you want to spend quality time, maximize!

Urgent and not important – urgent to someone else, not important to you. This is the daily situation of unhappily employed people. Minimize!

Not urgent and not important – this is where you waste your time. Like e.g. gossiping on the phone, watching television, surfing the Internet without purpose. Try to minimize!

Even if we plan our time and spend most of our time in strategic thinking mode, we are sometimes overwhelmed by our daily lives. To gain clarity again and physical strength we should retreat once in a while. Eventually peace of mind and happiness will come along with developing your own inherent time making you a fully intrinsically motivated person.

Augustine of Hippo once said “There is only one word written on the eternal watch – now!” – this tells us not to procrastinate. This is also where intuitions come into play to make wise decision, as in the complex world we live in we do not – and in fact should not – always have the time to gather all the information we feel is required to take an informed decision. If we learn to use our intuitions we learn to be close to ourselves.

Finally, we actively need to give our friends, families, leisure and pleasure the same priority as we give to our work.

Applying the simple methods describe above will not only help us become more effective professionals, but also bring us closer to time. Development, it was once said, is the increase of consciousness.
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