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Who makes a pot of coffee anymore?
Who really makes a pot of coffee anymore? I hope you know about Keurigs or other snazzy devices that require hardly any of the cleanup and 3 times the convenience? These are called single brewer coffee machines and they will improve your life… period. The quality of the coffee is in your hands too. As [...]
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The worst way to lose weight, but it works
Even if weight isn’t your thing, just read the next few paragraphs to realize that there is more to this.. Weight Loss is not fun when people tell you it’s not fast. So this post is not cool or something you can’t wait to tell other people about. But what it does contain is one persons [...]
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Does anyone care about your caring? Nope.
A good associate and friend made a really good point today (thanks Tony Dye!) and here is my twist on it. When you mess up, people quickly care about everything you did or didn’t do. When you do things right and nothing happens, do people really notice? I stopped for a second to contemplate this. [...]
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Mind Control and when it really, really works
Many years ago, I was struggling to get through college. It was Summer time and I was dreading the day that College classes started again and they were coming soon. I happened to be at the Lake with some friends when I mentioned my dread for school. One guy spoke up and provided some advice [...]
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It’s good to know about Apple’s Buyback Program
Apple has a nice buyback program for iPhones, iPads, Macs, or even PCs. The website will tell you what kind of Apple Gift card you could receive. I put in my old iPhone 3GS and it was worth about $100 which was surprising to me. It’s a helpful alternative that may give you something back [...]
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One day with the Apple Lion OS
So I’m one day into the new operating system from Apple called “Lion”. I couldn’t wait to download it on my Macbook Pro and see how well it worked and if I liked the new features. There is one important thing to know about me as I write this short update… and that is – [...]
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When hope is not enough
The word is simple. Hope. What do you hope for? Ever find yourself HOPING about: People changing for the better. Maybe it’s a boss or co-worker you struggle to get along with. Maybe it’s a struggle in your marriage. Maybe your children aren’t doing well in school. Financial Blessings. Maybe it’s a raise at your [...]
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Are you still passionate about leading?
Whether you like it or not, hard times (e.g. profits down/recession/industry changes) have an impact on people’s morale and motivation. It can impact your staff and it can definitely impact your leadership. How can you stand above it as a leader in your organization? Here’s a few things to consider to lead through the hard times… Find focus – [...]
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A real way to earn more money
An Amazing Fact It’s not quick fix, but here’s an surprising fact– people who read business books make more money- a lot more – even in tough economic times. According to a number of studies*, business people who read at least seven business books a year earn over 2.3 times more than those who read only one [...]