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I started out the day para-sailing around the Zihuantanejo Bay before sitting down to work a couple of hours.  Clearing your head does wonders to be able to sit and focus.

Below are 6 tips to put into action which will minimize self-sabotaging behaviors:

1.  When setting your goals make them big enough you need to stretch yourself, but not so large you get un-motivated.  If they end up being unrealistic subconsciously you will Read the rest of this entry »

I seldom post a full article by someone else, although I will reference them and point them out to you to read.  However, this article by MaryEllen Tribby of WorkingMomsOnly.com is one of the best articles I’ve come across lately on relationship building tips.  What do you think….have anything to add to it?

1. Know something personal about the people you do business with. Some people don’t believe in mixing business with pleasure. But your business should be your pleasure! Think about how much time you spend on your business. It makes it so much nicer to know what’s important to your colleagues. For anyone who has kids, there is nothing more important to them. Make an effort to know their children’s names.

Or if your colleague is an avid golfer or tennis player; ask them how his game is going. This doesn’t have to monopolize the entire conversation. But it is a great way to start off a business lunch or meeting, especially if you have not seen that person in a while.

2. Always be sincere. Has this ever happened to you? You are at a conference, and you meet someone in your industry. You seem to hit it off well and you think this could be a good business connection. Your new business connection even Read the rest of this entry »

This weeks ABC is M for Magnetic Sponsoring – If you haven’t heard of Mike Dillard, an MLM trainer and direct marketing specialist, it’s time you check his stuff out.  His courses have shown thousands how to beat the odds in network marketing while growing a business with integrity.  He develops and tests products that are educational and timely, plus he is incredibly generous with sharing his knowledge with others.  Take a look at www.AttractMagneticLeads.com

Come back next week for more ABC’s of Online Marketing!

I wanted to remind you about a brand new complimentary call that Ali Brown is hosting that will help your small business get off to a spectacular start for the new year.  (I’m a big fan of Ali’s and strongly suggest that you consider following her as one of your “teachers” as well.)

It’s called, “Your 11 Best No-Cost to Low-Cost Marketing & Business Strategies for 2010!” and it happens Wednesday, January 6 at 8pm Eastern.

(In a hurry? Sign up for this complimentary call now at Read the rest of this entry »

Meditation became part of many lifestyle choices and a source of a lot of conversation as far back as the 60s for baby boomers when there was a big interest in eastern religions and things that were exotic and new.  But while many of the flash in the pan interests in exotic religions during that time frame faded away in the progressive life style of baby boomers, meditation itself has endured and become a common practice and resource that has benefited numerous practitioners in every decade of their lives.  If you’ve never tried meditating before, why not consider incorporating it into your daily practices for 60 days and see if you notice any differences in how you feel and think, you may find yourself having a richer life for doing so.

There is a good reason meditation has endured and even grown in popularity far beyond any religious context.  People seem to be under even more pressure as the economy is changing and many are looking for an alternative way to release stress.  Meditation has tremendous benefits for virtually every Read the rest of this entry »