Whatever Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger!

G. Gordon Liddy, the famous Watergate burglar, wrote a best-selling autobiography, called WILL.

In it he tells a number of strange tales about how he purposely toughened himself to deal effectively with life’s challenges, and with adversity.

One of his famous pronouncements was: “Anything that doesn’t kill me, makes me stronger!”

Politics aside, you have to tip your hat to this guy.

Watergate reportage made him seem like a true head case. Who would hire this former G-man, ex-convict, and second-rate burglar, to borrow Nixon’s phrase.

As you may know, Liddy did not land exactly on his feet, but he certainly got up, off the deck, and off his knees, to launch a very successful career as an author and radio personality.

He is the real deal, when it comes to toughness: adversity made him stronger.

Look back on your difficult times. See them in perspective.

Did you make lemonade out of the lemons that were handed to you? I’ll bet you did, because that is the survival instinct and human spirit at work.

We’re a lot tougher than we think. It’s inconvenient that we play our best hands when the chips are down.

Perhaps our character works like a muscle: it needs to be torn down, before it can be rebuilt, stronger than ever!

Dr. Gary S. Goodman, President of Customersatisfaction.com, is a popular keynote speaker, management consultant, and seminar leader and the best-selling author of 12 books, including Reach Out & Sell Someoneฎ and Monitoring, Measuring & Managing Customer Service. He is a frequent guest on radio and television, worldwide. A Ph.D. from USC's Annenberg School, Gary offers programs through UCLA Extension and numerous universities, trade associations, and other organizations in the United States and abroad. He is headquartered in Glendale, California, and he can be reached at (818) 243-7338 or at: gary@customersatisfaction.com.

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Vital Vocab Makeover For Increased Entrepreneurial Efficiency

What happens when words that are associated with negative or neutral states of being are dispelled
thus making it possible for you to accomplish more of the things you want to do in your
every day life?

You have already thought of the answer in your head and I as well know what the answer to that
question is so let's explore how removing a few words or terms from your vocabulary can
have a huge impact on your daily output and thought process which will lead to a happier
more satisfied YOU.

The two terms or words that I am talking about are laziness and procrastination.

I'm not going to get technical and display the dictionary terms for both of these words
because your time is valuable and we both know what these words mean and what state
of being they represent.

Society, friends, family, and even so - called educators refer to being lazy or procrastinating as a
state of inactiveness.

From this point forward I urge you to remove the thought of inactivity and how it relates
to the terms lazy and procrastination. As a matter of fact I challenge you to remain
active in your quest for a better standard of living for yourself and a higher level
of success for your business.

Laziness and procrastination are nothing but a preface to the incorrect line of thinking
that equates to inactivity however such a "state of being" does not exist unless you
call it what it really is and that is death.

You are always doing some thing, your mind is always engaged (even while sleeping).
For you to get more of what you want and in order for you to live as you are truly
called to live you must make the conscious decision and put forth the effort to do
those activities that move you closer to your goals.

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Unsophisticated and Common

"When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus" (Acts 4:13).

It was beyond doubt that these unsophisticated and common men were friends of Jesus. Their words and acts proved it. What was it that finally convinced the authorities that these men they scorned now were so bold because they had been with Jesus?

"But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong" (1 Corinthians 1:27). Peter, impulsive and assertive, who just recently cursed and disowned his Lord, is transformed from sinking sand into bedrock firmness; John, ambitious, sensitive, longing for love and companionship, becomes valiant.

What was it that could make this personality and character change? Basically they remained simple of heart and mind. This is what Jesus wanted--and wants--in His disciples. It was their courage and determination that changed. Peter and John became portraits of Christ, shining through with His character. It was the power of the Holy Spirit that wrought the change, and not the power of money or intellect or social urgings. These men were poor and unlettered, clothed with the armor of God.

If we don't know the Person, then we can't have a true change of personality. Peter and John knew Jesus intimately. Indeed, John rested on Jesus' breast at the Last Supper (John 13:25). We, too, must lay on the bosom of Jesus and share our intimate secrets with Him. Then others will note that we have been with the lovely Jesus.

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Top Motivational Speaker Says To Stay Positive, Forgive Yourself

The other night I was having a tough time getting to sleep.

Random memories of dissatisfying encounters, financial missteps, and disappointments were filling my mind, and I noticed the pattern.

Of course, I knew that if those negatives persisted, I wasn’t going to get any rest.

So, I resolved to relax, but the typical visualizations of lazy streams and beaches filled with gemstones and azure skies with billowing clouds weren’t doing the trick.

Out of my unconscious came a phrase, a declaration, and I’ll share it with you:

“I forgive myself for all of my transgressions, real and imagined.”

Immediately, I connected with this idea.

Yes, I thought, I’ve experienced disappointments. Occasionally, I’ve let other people down and they’ve let me down, but it’s time to let go of all of that.

The only way to do it is to fully forgive oneself.

Absolve yourself now of any guilt you may be lugging around.

The phrase, “real and imagined” sweeps every misgiving into the heap that I’m relinquishing through this phrase.

It signifies that I might not even be aware of the things that are bothering me. I could be, and probably am blaming myself for actions and omissions that shouldn’t be my burdens to bear.

Well, I repeated the phrase about twenty-five times, I guess, and I drifted off into a very deep and satisfying sleep.

In the morning, I remembered the line, repeated it again, and it set the tone for a very upbeat day.

Dr. Gary S. Goodman is the best-selling author of 12 books, over 600 articles, and the creator of numerous audio and video training programs, including "The Law of Large Numbers: How To Make Success Inevitable," published by Nightingale-Conant-a favorite among salespeople and entrepreneurs. For information about booking Gary to speak at your next sales, customer service or management meeting, conference or convention, please address your inquiry to: gary@customersatisfaction.com.

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To the Thief on the Right

Ah, precious son, a faith I have found

As I die on this cross of shame!

It is My love that lifted Me up

To draw all peoples to My Father’s Name.

I was rejected, despised and ridiculed,

And now I’m dying, just like you.

But oh! My friend, it’s not in vain—

Our crosses are really what is true.

Do you know what comfort you give Me

In your fullness of love and care?

Even my disciples abandoned Me—

I’m dying, and those I love despair.

My friend, I thank you with all My heart

For knowing what even priests disown.

Shall I find such faith on earth again

When I come back to claim My own?

When agony gripped my despairing soul,

Would you have stayed in Gethsemane?

My beloved friends—they fell asleep;

Would YOU have watched one hour with Me?

Would you have knelt there beside Me

And held Me as horror swept through Me?

O! how I longed for a human touch!

But alone I had to be.

And now I die on this infamous cross,

Hated and cursed by the human race.

They think to kill the Son of God,

But I only go to a resting place.

And then I’ll rise to give mankind

The blessing of eternal rest,

And you, my friend, because of faith—

You will receive the crown of the blest!

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Tips to Save One Hour Per Day

At Home

• Keep related items together, for example the coffee filters and coffee “live” above or near the coffee maker. (saves 2-5 minutes a day)

• Create a communication center on the fridge for messages, chores etc. (saves 5 minutes a day)

• Keep the grocery list posted where all family members can add items as they run out. (Saves 10 – 30 minutes a week, depending if you forget something and have to go back to the store!)

• Create a checklist for groceries arranged in the order of your grocery store aisles. (saves 5-10 minutes shopping)

• Create recipe categories that make sense to you. (saves 5 minutes a day)

• Identify a place to put car keys, gloves, umbrellas etc., for easy access when you leave the house (saves 5 minutes a day or a lot more if you really can’t find your car keys!)

• Use an answering machine or service to control calls. Return calls at your convenience. (saves 10-20 minutes a day)

• When opening your incoming e-mail, apply The FAT System™ (File-Act-Toss). If you aren’t sure you need it, toss it! (saves 5-10 minutes a day)

• Create an address book for quick reference. Outlook Express, ACT!, and Quicken all come with address books, or you can do it the “old fashioned” way and input info by hand in an actual book. Keep it updated. (saves 5 minutes a day)

• Put daily grooming/make-up needs in a single container easily accessible. (saves 3 minutes a day.)

• Make a habit of looking when you go from one place to another, and see what needs to go with you. (saves 3 minutes a day.)

Family

• Teach your children to use an alarm clock or clock radio. (saves 5 minutes a day)

• Choose clothing and accessories the night before (saves 5 minutes a day)

• Pack lunches the night before (saves 5 minutes in busiest time of the day)

• Designate a place where family members can check to see if they have messages. (saves 5 minutes a day per person)

• Start a child’s file system with a simple container, basket, file or shelf. It may contain information about their medical records, medicines, education, extra curricular activities, memorabilia, etc. (saves 10-15 minutes a week)

• Designate a “special place” for your child to put the papers they bring home from school. (saves 5-15 minutes a week)

• Run errands at non-rush hour times if possible. Keep stops sequential to avoid driving in circles (saves 15-45 minutes a day)

Work

• Avoid an overflowing e-mail In Box, by creating folders. Create a folder for each committee, project, person etc. (saves 5-10 minutes a day)

• Attach the old message when replying to an e-mail to help the recipient remember its original content. (saves 5-10 minutes a day)

• For lengthy or complicated e-mail, create your message in a word processing program and attach it to your e-mail. This allows you easy access for editing and retrieval. (saves 10 minutes a day)

• If you need a copy of an e-mail, print it and then delete it! Remember to file your e-mail hard copy in your paper management system, such as The Paper Tiger™, so you can find it again in 5 seconds or less! (saves 5 minutes a day)

• Keep your filing system simple. Don’t create too many categories, it’s better to put information into the largest general category first. (saves 10 minutes a day)

• Organize computer documents. Put into one folder. Your computer already has it for you - “My Documents”. Then create subfolders for each program that you use, such as Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. Then save it. (i.e., My Documents/ Word/Mary Stowe letter/Marketing for book. (saves 10 minutes a day)

• Practice the Art of Wastebasketryฎ. Take a minute to clean out whenever you can. (saves 5-10 minutes a day)

• Let calls go into voice mail. Don’t allow the phone to interrupt your work unless it’s truly necessary. Return calls when you have a set time to talk. Checking messages can also give you time to prepare for what the caller wanted and avoid having to return calls back and forth. (saves 15 minutes a day)

ฉ Barbara Hemphill is the author of Kiplinger's Taming the Paper Tiger at Work and Taming the Paper Tiger at Home and co-author of Love It or Lose It: Living Clutter-Free Forever. The mission of Hemphill Productivity Institute is to help individuals and organizations create and sustain a productive environment so they can accomplish their work and enjoy their lives. We do this by organizing space, information, and time. We can be reached at 800-427-0237 or at www.ProductiveEnvironment.com

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Tips For Planning a Great Wedding Reception

A wedding reception is the party that is held after a wedding ceremony. These parties have become very important parts to any wedding. They allow members of each family to get together and converse with one another.

To make your wedding even more memorable you should plan a good wedding reception. The most important thing to have for any reception is to have the right kind of atmosphere. Get some nice round tables and position them equally around a large room. This will allow each guest to be seated equally from each other and allow them to walk around and greet other guests without too much of a hassle.

When seating the bride, groom, and their families you can use raised square tables that allow them to take an “honor position.” It is after all their big day and they should be remembered in it. This also allows anyone who wants to greet them to be able to line past them, shake hands, and give congratulations.

You should also consider having some food available in your reception. Having a well catered meal and a nice serving of drinks, alcoholic and nonalcoholic will make everyone happy. If you don’t want to go with a full meal you should at least considerer serving some hors d'oeuvres.

Another thing that should be considered is music. This helps lighten the mood and gives people something to concentrate on when not in conversation. Good music can help set the theme of the whole night.

Lastly a fun and exciting thing to do is to get pictures and videos of the bride and grooms life and put them together in a video. This allows guests to get a glimpse into the former lives of the bride and groom. It also allows the couple to see what they were and to make their new lives something better, together.

Whatever you decide to do when planning a reception always make sure the bride and groom approves the designs. It is their big day and things should go according to what they want.

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