Constant And Never Ending Improvement~C.A.N.E.I.

Character Assasinations Are Alive In America

In this country, as well as others I imagine, we are in an age of so many things but character assassinations seem to be high priority. As an individual you no longer get to have your own identity or personality as the negative Nelly gets to say what you are and who you are. When will we realize as a nation that all this negativity is killing our souls? When will we realize that tearing down people is not an enterprise? Character assassinations are a detriment to you, me and everyone around us. It's time we stand up and stop listening.

What is character assassinations? It is the tearing down of a person with words in a negative fashion without remorse, without facts, without conclusion. It is solely about listen to me about who this other person is and if i scream loud enough, people will listen. How many of us know people like this? I know, there are tons in the world and somehow they think the are doing some kind of service. What is even better they all have blogs now where they maliciously attack people and their character and their person just because they can. They live under the "freedom of speech clause" and use it for their own good. Yes they have freedom of speech but why is this their lifestyle? 

In case you have not realized, it becomes their lifestyle. They are a cancer among people as they spend their life assassinating individuals, groups, companies and anyone else they feel like for their own muse. They have no conscience about it. These people think it is perfectly normal and if you try and talk to them about it they will turn their attacks on you. Beware if you decide to take on this person as they will attack you like clockwork. They can'th help themselves. They are usually egotistic maniacs who spend their whole time selling how great they are and all these alleged things they have done in life. They do this because they think it sells their credibility as to why they are the judge and jury on you and everyone else. 

What i know to be true is 99% of the time these people have low self-esteem, are angry, and were not loved enough as children. They also need attention badly and this rant they put on is just a way for them to get it. The best thing we can do is stop paying attention so they will get the point. 

You can take any person and tear them apart. This is not an art form and it is tasteless. What we need to do is start looking for the good in people. Find out what they are really about and celebrate that. Jesus dies for our sins because he knew we were sinners. I am sure whatever spiritual being you take advice from knows the same thing and that is why you need guidance. How weak are you that you sit there and throw bombs? Have you even looked in the mirror? You are not perfect as well. The very rant you write your assassinations from is poorly crafted and sounds ill educated. The difference would be however if you were out looking for good no one would ever notice. When you spread disease, everything is open to interpretation. Stop killing our souls with these tactics.

Keep this in mind in closing. Every assassin in his/her career ends up with the gun pointing at them at least once. This is a dangerous game you play so why not turn your life around and start something good. Start a legacy of kindness and giving. Life is too short to add to others misery. 

How To Increase Your Company Sales Overnight

The easiest way to increase your sales overnight is to ask your previous customers for referrals. This is possible only if you are doing a great job for them. What you need to keep in mind is that every job you are doing, should lead you to 3 others. It's sort of a pyramid scheme idea. Here is how you need to go about building your pyramid.

Take 10 of your existing customers and offer them some sort of incentive for referrals. If you are a service company offer bonus dollars for every referral. If you are a manufacturer, offer free merchandise. If you are a Realtor, offer appropriate incentive. Then go above a beyond and make sure you make it a big deal that they gave you the referrals. Before we get ahead of ourselves let's back up and see what we can do with our original customers to gain members of our fan club. I have complied a list of customer service ideas and sales techniques that will help you recruit members. We want members in our business fan club. We want to be rock starts so we have to operate like one. Here are some ideas:

Thank you cards: Follow up every order with a thank you card. Make sure your fans know how important they are to you. The trick here though is to substitute the word thank you as it is over used. Have several different cards that are rotated.

Call to help: customers can smell a salesman a mile away. Stop selling and start helping. Yes you need to sell your product or service but the real sales increase will come when you figure out how you can help your customer first. When they realize this is your first motive then you will be a trusted soul and not a sleazy salesman/woman.

Do not focus on money: Money and real wealth should be a by-product of delivering outstanding service with  a commitment for helping your customers first. Never focus on the money no matter how broke yo are. Desperation filters through easily and even the most unsophisticated customer can smell it.

Stand behind your product/service: This does not mean give away the farm. Do try and fix any problems that arise swiftly. Let your customers know you are there after the delivery and payment. 

Tell no tales : Deliver pure honesty to your customers. They will appreciate and so will you as it is less exhausting. Just the facts ma'am. 

Create A newsletter: keep your customers in the know by creating a newsletter or have a blog. The more they understand about your developments the better. 

Send a gift : everyone likes gifts now and again so do not hesitate to send something cool over to your customers. I once departed with a few old coins to a customer who was a novelty collector. Flowers are always a good trick for a big smile. This is for your female customers of course. Men like food and sports stuff generally. 

Deliver A-1 rated service : Last but not least, you must deliver amazing customer service or a great product. No one is going to give you referrals if your product or service is not up to par. Remember this and don't forget it. 

Once we have done all of this, now it is time to farm some referrals. Go for it as if you do not ask, you will not get. Happy hunting and let's increase those sales.

 

So Why Is There No Such Thing As Scarcity ?

What is scarcity? Scarcity is the limited resources of a country, person or economy. What this means is that no matter what we are talking about like money, oil, etc, there is only so much so you have to grab as much as you can or just give up because you won't be able to get any. This is a defeatist mentality as it is an excuse to give up on chasing your dreams.

Let's take a look at at some resources and see if there is any truth to the idea of scarcity. Do you remember the 8-track tape? It used to be a million dollar industry. The 8 Track went away, all the while the vinyl record came about and was a billion dollar industry. In turn the cassette tape came about and then made way to the C.D. One day the C.D. will disappear to a micro chip or as what is currently going on is the mp3. Scarcity was never at play here as technology expands a product, money, land, resources, etc. The 8track is still alive today just in another form.

How about land? Do you think there is only so much land? The answer should be, no. Yes per SE there is what there is when it comes to land. No more land is being produced but what is happening is that we are advancing technology everyday. What this does is what used to take 100 acres to produce enough food per capita now only takes about 30 acres. We have expanded the resource of land by advancing technology so therefore scarcity does not come into play. We do more with less is the bottom line.

So what does all of this mean to you? What it means is that you do not need to be so uptight and worried. You can relax and concentrate on making some real money and not focus on worrying about there not being enough of resources. Focus on the important part and get your dreams.

Where Has The Money Gone? Simple Economics

Where do you suppose all the money has gone today, with all of the economic down turn that is  happening? Do you think that the money that was out there has disappeared and gone away? How do you get some of it, and why has it become scacre? Let's figure out where all the money has gone and get our hands on it.

This is a simple lesson in economics and how our economy works, so maybe we can get people to start calming down and start spending their money. The question was, where has the money gone? This is a simple question and a complicated on so I will start with the simple one. First of all, a dollar in your hand which you spend somewhere else is called the transfer of wealth. The dollar bill is simply passed along to someone else's pocket. The difference here I suppose is that whomever has it now, is so afraid to spend it that they are holding on to it. We are going through a time where the new message is save and be thrifty and smart. The problem is that is not why we have such a strong economy historically. We as Americans are spenders and not savers and we consume. What we need is to find out where the dollar is and go get it and get it moving. Economomics is as simple as that. If we keep the dollar moving, then it keeps creating wealth, products, services and jobs. If the dollar is stashed away in a drawer, then the cycle is slowed down. It is so important that the dollar keep on moving.

Now the complicated answer..... We used to be a country where all of our money was backed by gold and silver which means it wasn't just paper but it was worth something of value. as we have gotten away from that and have moved to a central banking system we have greatly devalued our currency. Also, since Bush has been in office he has greatly ran up the national debt which in turn devalues our economy as well. we are in very dangerous territory when it comes to our national debt but nothing that can not be fixed. The question is what is it going to take to fix it all?

What you can do on an individual basis is take the best of both worlds and combine them. You need to start saving some money and start spending the rest. We need as Americans a balanced way of living which is both a spending and a savings plan combined. We also need to start learning and understanding about personal finances. Make no doubt about it, one main reason we are currently in a bad state is because money Americans borrowed can not be repaid. We have over extended ourselves and we are killing national markets because of it. We need to start learning how to manage our debt as a country. That needs to start now. 

The money is still right here and ever present. All you have to do is go find it. I grew up with a depression era baby for a mother. Her parents taught her scarcity because of the great depression. I loved my mother but the mentality is not right. There is plenty out there, you just have to go and grab it. 

Personal Growth Tip #7

Learn to be yourself! You can buy or read books on personal growth, listen to speakers, or even read on the internet, but the most important thing you must learn about personal growth is to be yourself. Do not be who he tells you to be, or some magazine tells you. Do not become who your friends want you to be or some guy passing you on the street wants you to be. All you have to do is figure out who you are and be yourself always! No negotiation, no second guessing. Live free and live on your own terms.

Be yourself!

Famous Quotes By Henry Ford

Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is
probably the reason so few engage in it.

Henry Ford

I am looking for a lot of men who have an infinite capacity to not know what can't be done. Henry Ford If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right. Henry Ford Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs. Henry Ford People can have the Model T in any colour--so long as it's black. Henry Ford You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do. Henry Ford

Personal Growth Tip #6 - Observation

It is wiser to observe and learn, than it is to speak and miss the lesson. The lost form of observation is a crime as it is key to becoming a better you. We spend too much time talking and not enough time watching and observing. We are too busy in our daily lives running from here to there. That is why we can never see the day light. We only see darkness because our heads are buried in the sand. In order to gain personal growth we are going to have to change this about you. We will have to turn you into an observation master.

Why is there such an emphasis on observation? If I said to you what superstar would you most want to be like, what would you say? Let's say you said I want to be like Kenny Chesney. Wouldn't the best way to act and sing like Kenny be by observation and listening? You can talk all you want but the power of observation is massive. Observation in it's purest form is to say nothing, do nothing else but open your mind and eyes to what you are studying. It takes tons of practice to master but after a while you will do it automatically.

Most of your friends, neighbors, colleagues are all buried in the sand, paying attention to nothing or very little. What this does to them and to you is it forces you to miss out on opportunities, miss when tragedy is ahead and have missed connections with people. Believe it or not, greatness does not just land in people's laps. Greatness has to be seized, grabbed and jumped on. The path to greatness is through the power of observation.

I love going to malls, parties or bars, theme parks, D.M.V.'s, or any place where massive amounts of people gather as it fun to just people watch. I learn so much on human behavior by sitting there and opening my eyes and closing my mouth. I sit there in peace and I tell myself,"let's see what I can learn." I always, always walk away with new information and deeper insight of the human behavior. What do you think this can do for you personally?

When you were a child you would feel something hot and would instantly learn that it was painful if it was too hot. No other date was needed. On the other hand, learning to make friends was not so quick. It takes practice and lots of trial and error. If you use the power of observation, then you can speed up this process and gain more quality by doing so.

Learning to observe is very hard for most people. Here is what you need to do in order to start training yourself to master this process;

1. Tell yourself that your eyes are for observing and your mouth is for talking. Talking is not observing.

2. Observe people in a setting and see what they do. Determine what it is you like about their actions and what you dis-like about their actions.

3. Try and figure out what is going on without asking in a variety of situations. Really concentrate on all the people and movement.

4. Observe how many talk and how many observe in a group. I bet the most you will find is 1or2 people who observe more than they talk. Keep in mind great observers can talk and observe at the same time. I have found very few but they are out there.

5. Continually remind yourself that you are an observer first and a talker second. Put up reminders to keep it in your mind daily.

6. Take notes on what you observed and then write about what you learned. This isn't for everyone but those who are serious will not skip this part.

7. Always analyze what you learned in your mind and constantly try and re-enforce what you learned by testing it.

The power of observation can be very exciting once you are awake to it. It can carry you a long ways in your journey for personal growth if you let it. I wish you all the best and I hope you will enjoy your next session of observation as people in our world are a trip. 

 

Anthony Robbins is a true inspiration to me and I wanted to share with you his Biography.  Click here to go to source where I found this biography.

Full Anthony Robbins Biography

Anthony Robbins or Tony Robbins, (born Anthony J. Mahavorick on February 29, 1960 in North Hollywood, California, U.S.) is an American life coach, writer, and professional speaker. Some of his well known audio programs include Personal Power II, Get the Edge! and Lessons in Mastery. Robbins was born in 1960 and raised in Azusa, California. He attended Glendora High School. His parents divorced when he was seven years old, and his mother later remarried twice. Tony took on the surname of his second stepfather, Jim Robbins. In 1994, a routine medical check revealed a tumor in Robbins' pituitary gland. According to his recounting in Personal Power the tumor was actually an adenoma that had infarcted several years prior. Due to the pressure of the adenoma on his pituitary gland, he had circulating levels of growth hormone several times higher than what would be normal for an adult his age. This had resulted in a subclinical manifestation of the disease known as acromegaly, which doctors told Robbins was responsible for his remarkable growth spurts as a teenager, as well as his large hands and feet (He is 6 feet 7 inches tall, (201cm)). After consultation with a number of different physicians, Tony eventually decided not to have the adenoma resected, as it was not causing any clinical manifestations, such as organomegaly or heart valve defects. On a CNN interview in 2001, Robbins stated that he found it difficult to end his 15-year marriage to Becky Robbins, who is 10 years his senior, saying "it was the toughest decision of his life" and yet that he knew if he stayed with her, he'd be ruining her life and his. Robbins reiterates similar comments about his previous relationship in his recent Ultimate Relationship Program (recorded with family therapist Cloe Mandanes and also Sage Robbins). In his Personal Power program, he says that the difference between NAC and NLP, lies in the use of the word 'conditioning' as opposed to 'programming'. Robbins says his use of the word 'conditioning' implies that the subject has greater responsibility for his or her own change, as opposed to being programmed by someone else. More recently, Robbins has partnered with Dr. Cloe Madanes in founding the Robbins Madanes Center for Strategic Intervention. to create what they call "Human Needs Psychology". Robbins believes that all people must meet six human needs: - Certainty - Variety - Significance - Love/Connection - Growth - Contribution Robbins promotes a mainly vegetarian and vegan lifestyle and endorses the views of Robert Young and Natural Hygiene practices regarding the need for an alkaline diet, in which proteins and carbohydrates are consumed separately. In recent events, he has included fish into his diet plan, citing the need for omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids in a complete diet. He has also praised John Robbins' book Diet for a New America. He previously promoted a concept of diet based on a predetermined value or "electrical energy" of foods, although this no longer forms part of his recent "Living Health" materials. Prior to his promotion of these dietary practices, Robbins ghost-wrote the book Fit for Life. Financial seminar guru Wade Cook also sued Robbins for copyright infringement, claiming that Robbins lifted concepts and terms from his seminars and his book, Wall Street Money Machine, during the creation of a competing financial course. In 1998, a Tacoma, Washington jury ordered Robbins to pay Cook over $650,000 in damages. Freelance writer Steve Salerno in his book Sham: How the Self-Help Movement Made America Helpless states "NLP has shown up in many settings inside and outside SHAM" (his acronym for the Self-Help and Actualization Movement) but particularly aims his opinion at Anthony (Tony) Robbins who he claims "made NLP his own, refining it and personalizing it into what he christened "neuroassociative conditioning" (a claim with which other proponents of NLP would disagree; see history section in NLP article). Salerno criticizes proponents of self-help, including Tony Robbins, stating it "actually fans the fires of discontent, making people feel impaired or somehow deficient as a prelude to (supposedly) curing them." Salerno opines that there are contradictions in Richard Bandler and John Grinder (the co-founders of NLP) ending up in court over who owned the rights to NLP given NLP's promotion in business for negotiations and conflict resolution and also in Tony Robbins having become divorced while marketing products for the "perfect marriage". According to the National Council Against Health Fraud, Robbins' book Unlimited Power promotes unsubstantiated and potentially harmful notions about health and nutrition. In his book, Awaken the Giant Within, Robbins recounts meetings with a variety of public figures, such as Nelson Mandela, Mikhail Gorbachev, Bill Clinton, Margaret Thatcher, Francois Mitterand, and Princess Diana. In Shallow Hal Robbins appears in a scene with Jack Black's character in an elevator where Robbins hypnotizes Black's character in order to change Black's mental state. Black's character can now see people's outward appearance based on their inner personality. The scene is pivotal to the plot. In this scene, Black's character riffs on Robbins's large hands calling them "banana hands".

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Famous quotes By Dale Carnegie

Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain - and most fools do.

Dale Carnegie

If you can't sleep, then get up and do something instead of lying there and worrying. It's the worry that gets
you, not the loss of sleep.

Dale Carnegie

You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.

Dale Carnegie

It is not what you have, or who you are, or where you are,
or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy.
It is what you think about.

Dale Carnegie

 

Famous quotes by Martin Luther King

These famous quotes by Martin Luther King are poetically brilliant and very appropriate. What i know about being racist is that racism knows no boundries. If one class of people thinks they are exempt then one day they will be rudely awakened. Long live equality and long live freedom for all man and women:   When you are right you cannot be too radical; when you are wrong, you cannot be too conservative. Martin Luther King Jr.

We must learn to live together as brothers
or perish together as fools.

Martin Luther King Jr.

The good neighbour looks beyond the external accidents and discerns those inner qualities that make all men
human and, therefore, brothers.

Martin Luther King Jr

Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We have guided missiles and misguided men.

Martin Luther King Jr

Famous Quotes by Albert Einstein

Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity,
and I'm not sure about the former.

Albert Einstein

Reading, after a certain age, diverts the mind too much from its creative pursuits. Any man who reads too much and uses
his own brain too little falls into lazy habits of thinking.

Albert Einstein

The important thing is not to stop questioning.

Albert Einstein

The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein The most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is at all comprehensible. Albert Einstein The release of atomic energy has not created a new problem. It has merely made more urgent the necessity of solving an existing one. Albert Einstein

Who Are you Really? Personal Growth Tip #5

Who are you really? This can be a very difficult question for most people. I think for a very select few it is very easy to answer this question but for most it is gonna be a struggle. I know  that all of us at some point in life ask this question to ourselves, so I am going to hopefully help you answer that question for yourself. This is all based on how I answered that question for me.

Figuring out who you are is ultimately answered in one of two ways. One is, I am who people tell me I am. This happens because you take on people's labels good or bad. The second is, that I am who I say I am. This is very tough to do at first but very liberating in the end. When you become what people say you are, you are left open to their ideals, vision and morals, etc. This is very dangerous as no one knows you better than you. People are in our lives for companionship, necessity, and influence. What you need to know is that you need to guard your person at all times so you stay in control of your person.

So who are you? I would start by asking you this: Are you doing everyday what you love to do? Do you know God or another spiritual focus in your life? Are you accomplishing your goals in life? How do you handle conflict and adversity? Do you ever satisfy with where you are at? Are you ashamed of your actions at times or on a regular basis. Do you love life? Do you help others? Are you driven financially and with your career? Who do you want to be? Do you realize you can be that person? What obstacles are in your way from achieving this person you want to be? Are you hungry? Are you starving for more? If you are a parent, what kind of a parent are you? What kind of a spouse are you? Do you want to get married or be married? Can anyone else speak about you in the way you think you are? Do those closest to you understand what you are trying to be?

These are just the basics and the beginning to understanding who you are as a person. It takes real serious questions to get down to knowing who you really are. For me I have discovered some very good foundation to myself and I am building on that everyday. When I was younger I never realized that the reason I was in such agony all the time was because I was always open to everyone else's interpretation of who I was. I had to learn to live inside of me when it came to me. Not closed off to people in general but not allowing people in my head and heart that could alter who I was trying to be.

The other big thing you need to be able to do is to not hold on to garbage with people. Learn to erase your tape as the pastor said one Sunday. Don't replay what someone did or said to you over and over again in your mind. Let it go or it will consume you. Live it once and make peace with it.

Who are you? This should be liberating huh? How much fun is this going to be? I hope you will enjoy it and not get down by it. It may be hard to look in the mirror at first but in the long run it should be a breeze. If you ever cross me and ask me who I am I will proudly tell you. I will show you. I will not waiver from me. Best of luck to you and I hope to meet the real you soon!

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Who Is Right? Personal growth tip #4

Who is right?

If you are sitting there convinced that you are right, then have no worries. You are right, so you do not have to worry about cleaning up your messes, after all you are right. I wish I were you to feel so secure when I was wrong and not blink. I wish I could light a fire as bright as yours, yet not burn bridges along the way as you have but I have God I must answer to. I wrote you an earlier blog about who are you to judge and yet you still continue. Judge and you will be judged is what I promised you so do not be surprised when the verdict comes back. I am glad you are right, and you should keep telling yourself that as there will not be many around you to support you. I know that is not a problem because it proves your point that the world is at fault for all of your problems. Scream it out so all can hear you blame them. It will not help you be any better of a person but at least you will feel lousy. I am sorry you have become this but do not worry as there is some hope for you. You can drop to your knees and ask the good lord for forgiveness. When you are done with that, pick up a phone and start calling all the people who you have wronged in life. If you need some help with the phone bill and the time off work then do not call me as I am still here with you even you know you don’t deserve me. You just have forgotten about me. That is right, do not looked puzzle just because you never listen to me. Remember you are right so you do not need me. Who am I? Who are you without me? I am your salvation in this world besides GOD and you have been found wanting. Too bad you were always right because l would have helped you correct your mistakes and say I’m sorry but yet you always listen to your emotions. What a trip that has been as I have seen her alienate and ruin so many relationships for you. Who am I you ask? I am the only chance you have at a good life! I am your conscience.

Personal Growth Tip #3

This is one of my favorite personal growth tips. It is short and sweet and to the point. It is a gem and it took me many years to understand how to live by it but it works extremely well. The personal growth tip I am talking about is this; if you are embarrassed to talk about it then do not do it. 

Now this will vary for every person as I am bold and my thresh hold for embarrassment is defiantly higher than most people but I still hate having to talk about something of that nature. When Iwas younger I was always in that position. I was doing one stupid thing after another and then would get so upset when i would be fronted with it. Not any more. I refuse to be put in that position so  I live by this rule.

Stress tends to make us feel like we have to act. When someone is cornering you about something and you can't just talk casually about it then you know it is a problem. I mean what in life , (other than something we did bad or embarrassing) can't you talk about? We all have common hum-anus experiences so why act like we don't. We are human and the sooner you realize that the sooner you will realize that you do not have to be so secretive. Remove the stress and just call it what it is. If not stop yourself the next time you do something really embarrassing.

Customer Service, Why don't they Get it? - Pt.1

Customer Service, Why can’t they get it right? –Pt.1

My wife and I often go out to eat at restaurants and no matter where we eat it seems the service has not gotten any better. Customer service is so important I do not understand why the restaurants can't seem to get it right. Here is my story about a TGI Fridays in Springfield Missouri:

So we are sitting there talking intimately. There are many in the restaurant all around us but we do not care, as we do not even know they are there. We are joking and having a good time and discussing important issues as well. Then out of nowhere, the TGI Friday server burst into the middle of us while I am in mid sentence to tell us she is going to get us another drink. She then stands there mumbling for a few minutes and then leaves. We both look at each other then go back to what I was saying. A few minutes later she comes back again and forgets the drinks and interrupts again with, “ I’ll go and get you those refills now.” I mean why does she not get it? She is to be seen and not heard unless it is important to the meal or dining experience. I am not a snob but how rude and terrible can you get at your job?

Throughout the whole visit this continued. My wife and I get so annoyed that servers have no common sense. I do not mean to sound so critical but who is training these people? Sure they know how to carry the plates, and put in the orders, but who is teaching them common courtesy and manners? I think that section must be missing in the TGI training manual. We found this behavior so odd because everywhere we went in the restaurant we were constantly greeted and asked if we needed anything. It was clear that TGI’s policy was to go out of their way to make the customer feel that they were getting great treatment but someone is missing a whole other side of the equation.  

Next we will talk about my number one pet peeve of all time when I am at a restaurant. I mean it kills me every time. We are getting to the end of the meal, and we are still talking intimately. We are feeling good from the meal and are winding down our dining experience. The waitress comes over again and interrupts us and presents us with the bill. We oblige her and take the bill so we can keep talking and she starts reaching across the table to start clearing plates while we are trying to talk. I mean is this for real or what? I do not get it. Why do they have to do that every time? I set the plates I want taken away at the end of the table so they can easily be taken yet she wants to reach across the table in the middle of us to get the other ones. Why can’t she wait until we leave? I want to scream out loud, “leave me alone and go away,” but I refrain as I am not a maniac. This happens at almost every restaurant we go to. I feel like saying,” hey, I am renting this space right now so leave the dishes until I am done or I’ll put them at the end of the table when I’m ready.

My wish is that someone will start cluing in these restaurant and that they will start implementing some common courteous and etiquette training. I don’t care if the meal is $20.00 or $200.00; the service idea should still be the same. Stay out of the customers dining box unless you are invited in.

If you have restaurant dining horror stories or pet peeves send them to me via email or post a comment below.

Why Small Businesses Fail – Pt.6

Why Small Businesses Fail – Pt.6      

The last part of why small businesses fail when it comes to employees is about the waste they commit and the bad publicity they will spread. Their poor attitudes can spread like cancer if gone unnoticed so we will take a brief look at what we need to do to protect our business. Also, watch who is in charge of ordering supplies, handling checks, and dealing with mail or your business will pay the price.

I once was going through a slump when one of my businesses was about to bust. I started looking at every aspect of my business. I found many things but what I found to be the most alarming was how much waste my employees were committing. I would watch individual employees for a span of 3-5 days. I would watch everything and not let them know I was watching them or tracking them. What I first looked at was in an 8-9 hour period, how much production were we really receiving as a company from that employee? After about 15 employees I discovered we were in trouble. The average employee was delivering about 5.6 hours a day of production. The rest was just wasted money down the drain. If you are paying eight hours then get your eight hours.

My office staff in particular would work more and more hours and still not be productive. They would have to work 11 hours a day to get close to 8 hours of production. I had to do something about it fast. Ultimately I ended up closing down the business because of what I am about to tell you next. It was the main reason I had such poor production from the staff.

A few years earlier I hire a friend of mine from softball and took him under my wing. There is a lot to this story but the moral of the story is the important part. As time had passed I made him an offer to become a partner in the business. In looking back it was a huge mistake of mine. One, he wasn’t mature enough. Two he wasn’t smart enough and three friends do not necessarily make good partners. Well, what I found out along the way was that he was breeding a culture in the business which contributed to the lack of production. He created chaos, confusion, friendships, and poor performance. Once you have this in your business and a culture gets bread like this, then it is next to impossible to remove. What you have to do is trace it back to its roots and cut it out. I should have done that a long time ago.

The next thing to be aware of is closely monitor who is authorized or allowed to order supplies. It is not the big money that gets you in trouble. It’s the nickel and dime stuff that will kill you. Monitor this close and remember these words…. Learn to say “no!” It will mean more profit later.

The last thing we will talk about is watch what is done with the mail. I would suggest, if it is possible, to have a separate person open the mail and enter it than your bookkeeper. This is a true story I had happen. I once had a bookkeeper who was horrible and would not open the mail and stuff it in a drawer. What this did was look like we had more money than we really did. When she was let go for poor performance we cleaned out her desk and found the mother load. Unfortunately it was not a good one. Heed my warning and set up a system of controls on your accounting.  Also, pay closer attention than I did and never get surprised.

Why small businesses fail is because business is complicated and it has so many moving parts. Being an entrepreneur is not for the weak at heart. Please leave a comment if you found this article helpful or if you had any other thoughts about it. Remember C.A.N.E.I. stands for constant and never ending improvement

Quotes by Franklin D. Roosevelt

It is common sense to take a method and try it. 
If it fails, admit it frankly and try another.
 But above all, try something.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Quotes by Abraham Lincoln

Below are famous quotes from Abraham Lincoln. Please enjoy the wisdom from long ago that still holds true today!

 

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to success is more important than any other one thing.

Abraham Lincoln

Force is all-conquering, but its victories are short-lived.

Abraham Lincoln

Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool,
than to speak and remove all doubt.

Abraham Lincoln

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test
a man's character, give him power.

Abraham Lincoln

Personal Growth Tip #2

Always, always, take responsibility for what you do. No matter how painful or how demoralizing it may seem, taking responsibility for your actions is a self cleansing mechanism.

If you are ever going to learn then you need to be ready to take responsibility for your actions. The reason you want to always do this is that is how you will best learn from what has gone on. If you blame others then you have no action to execute. When you take responsibility then you have to deal with it in one or many ways. The process is not over at that point and you get top keep on working on yourself.

I can't tell you how many times in business I have to deal with people who spend their whole life pushing blame on others. Not once did they ever stop to think about why they keep ending up in the same miserable spot. It is always someone else who needs to deal with this as they are not responsible. I feel so sorry for them as those people do not realize all they are hurting is themselves. They are achieving no personal growth whatsoever. Instead they continue to live in a miserable state and never realizing what their life could really look like.

Do not allow yourself to give in to temptation to hide what you have done at least not to yourself. If you con yourself into believing you do not deserve what is going on then you will build in internal lies in which you will have to deal with. You can not hide from yourself so do not try.

Personal growth happens when we decide to do something about the way we are currently living or acting. When you decide to take responsibility for yourself, you then will be granting yourself permission to change your behavior. I hope you will decide to do just that this new year and be on your way to a prosperous life and much happiness.

Personal Growth Tip #1

When we go through our daily lives, we get stuck in a rut and stop opening ourselves up to what we really want to achieve. This is inevitable as life is consuming and is happening every minute of everyday. What we need to do in order to keep growing is to constantly remind ourselves that we want to keep on achieving and what that entails.

I know it may seem a little weird but do not be afraid to schedule "me time" for yourself. You can do this in a number of ways depending on how your life is structured. Nothing is ridiculous so do not worry as no one will be judging you but you.

Put post it notes everywhere you may get ready in the morning, in your car or at work. Remind yourself to work on those things you want to improve like eat better, calm down or don't stress. Again nothing is off limits so go as far as you need. Set up reminders in your phone so they will go off all throughout the day. The point of the exercise is to keep you reminded and get out of your daily rut.

Remember it is ok to drive a new way to work today. Eat lunch at a different time. Go home early, wake up late. Eat breakfast first before you shower or vice versa depending on what your normal routine is. Comb your hair left handed, brush your teeth with both hands. Do whatever it takes to change things up to keep you alive and fresh. We are human and we need constant reminders. Personal growth comes from being aware.

Please leave me a comment on my articles if they help you or if you need more helpful tips or suggestions.

Something to think about

Thomas Edison's teachers said he was "too stupid to learn anything." He was fired from his first two jobs for being "non-productive." As an inventor, Edison made 1,000 unsuccessful attempts at inventing the light bulb. When a reporter asked, "How did it feel to fail 1,000 times?" Edison replied, "I didn't fail 1,000 times. The light bulb was an invention with 1,000 steps."

The question becomes,"what is stopping you?"

Why Small Businesses Fail - Pt. 5

In the last post we talked about employees and the affects they can have on your business. The topic in that post was more about attitudes and personalities and how they can affect the reputation or performance of your business. In this post we will be discussing the legal issue associated with having employees and suggestions on what you can do to effectively deal with them. I am not an attorney, nor am I giving legal advise. What I am going to tell you is my opinion and what I have experienced and learned. You should always seek the legal advise of a qualified attorney if you so desire.

As previously mentioned, employees are paramount to having a successful business and can be one of your biggest assets. The other side to that coin is they are also one of your biggest liabilities. In case you didn't know the law looks at you like a custodian when you have employees and therefore charges you with complete care, control and custody of those employees and holds you highly responsible to their safety and anything else associated to them. What this means for you is that you will be afforded no excuses when it comes to properly caring for your employees. This is very important to know right from the start.

If this is your first business or are just starting one or have been in business for awhile I would suggest that you find an attorney who specializes in employment law. Employment attorneys are generally more expensive but are usually cheaper in the end because you will not have to pay their hours for learning or research. Once you have chosen an employment attorney i would suggest creating a short, simple employee manual and make it subject to change. Have your new attorney check any type of literature that may deal with employees. If a document is in existence make sure it is lawful.

Document, document, document any troubles, reviews, promotions, etc that you deal with. Watch what you write as it may be used against you later. Remember that ultimately we want to be successful so we are not just doing this to protect the company. If we are going to retain employees long term we need to be thorough in all we do with them.

My next suggestion is a bit bold and you will need to make sure it is done right. i will give you a generic over view here but for the full report/e-book you will need to email me. What I am about to tell you is a great tool for you with your employees and can save you thousands each year. I have been challenged by it several times by many agencies and I have always come out clean on it. What I am talking about is putting your employees on a wage rate agreement where they are paid minimum wage and any additional money earned will be by work performance only. I can't tell you how many times this has saved me and the customer. Lower cost equals lower prices past on to the customer. It is 100% legal and keeps the employees who are a little dishonest in check. For a sample of the agreement and the accompanying e-book, email me at the link below my picture.

Make arbitration mandatory for your employees should they have any type of grievance. This process is much cleaner, healthier and less costly for all involved. Arbitration is about the issue at hand and not about all kinds of other money wasting tactics used in a regular lawsuit or miscellaneous grievance. If there is an issue between employer and employee, the goal should be to get it resolved and not prolong it.

Employees are a mouth piece or ambassadors for your company so make sure you are always listening to what they are saying to your customers. Monitor phone calls, emails, and any verbal & written communications they are involved in. Promising services or other such things to customers leaves you in the hot seat if they are false. It is your right to snoop around and keep your eyes and ears open.

Implement an intensive training program and stick to it. Employees who are left alone will cause the company real issues. Let your employees know you care and that you are aware of them at all times. Do not coddle them or baby them but do take the time to acknowledge them.

Lastly, employee safety is a much bigger deal than you may put on it. There are plenty of companies out there who will set up and run a safety program for you for minimal costs. They will even supply you with industry specific forms to have your employees fill out. Accidents can drive up the cost of doing business and also lowers employee moral. Keep your employees safe at all times.

What we have just discussed is not intended to scare you but make you very aware of what your responsibilities are as an employer. You can effectively run your company while properly caring for your employees.

Why Small Businesses Fail - Pt. 4

In part 4 of this series we are going to talk about the most frustrating and complicated part of your business. This part of your business is very important and needed but is also the biggest headache you have and that is employees. Why small businesses fail when it comes to employees is allot to do with the unpredictableness of human beings. In this post we will be discussing the problems associated with employees and a few suggestions to help combat those issues. We will be discussing employee issues in the next two posts as employment relations are huge. Quite frankly we could discuss employees in a hundred posts but for now we will stick to three posts.

Employees are necessary to achieving big things in your business. They are the ambassadors for your company. You can not be everything in your company so we need to saddle with the fact that we need employees. The question becomes however, how do we manage those employees and the risk that come with them. For this post we will be looking at the everyday challenges that you need to recognize and deal with in order to keep your business from failing. In the later posts we will be discussing the legal risks they impose and the financial risks.

Employees are the most selfish people you will come in contact with in your business. Most employees will only think about themselves first and maybe the company second. The system is almost designed that way. You need to recognize that the reason most employees are who they are is because they cannot see past themselves. Sure they will show up most days and work but ask most of them to go above and beyond and you will be in for a let down. Do not get frustrated by this. We just need to understand it so we do not put ourselves in a position to get hurt by it. If you keep in mind they are selfish then you will never be surprised when they look out for themselves first.

Next, employees generally always feel under appreciated and generally have a self entitlement personality especially the younger employees. This is particularily dangerous when you are putting them in charge of a project or client where they need to mind the store closely. If that attitude kicks in where they feel they are owed something then your company may end up on the losing side real quick.

On a few occasions I have had employees ask me, "what does your money have anything to do with my money?" You really need to understand what they are asking here. What they are saying is who cares if you collect your money as long as I get paid. Employees generally are short sided and lack real understanding of the bigger picture. This is particularly important when you are trying to role out a new program or system. If they do not absorb it right away they may just push it aside.

So what can we do about all of these problems in our business to keep us from going under? The first thing I will tell you is first be aware , then be vigilant. After that I would suggest finding a good writer and set down and develop a good employee manual and training program. I would also suggest a good employment attorney which I will cover more extensively in the later posts. You also need a clear expectation sheet when you are interviewing them and have them initial they read it and understand it. Nothing is bullet proof but you need to not leave anything up for chance.

Protect you and the company at all times. This does not mean deal your employees dirty in any way but remember if the company is protected the the employee is covered and protected. They may not understand this but you do.

Lastly, have regular counseling and coaching sessions with your employees so you can keep a pulse on them and understand them as much as possible. Always remember this too: you are not there to be there friend. Not now, not ever. you are there to be there leader, mentor and boss. If you ever become there friend you will pay for it in the long run some how. Keep a good relationship but do not ever get sucked in to the friend trap.

Keep an eye on the ball and keep those employees productive at all times and you will do just fine.

Facebook Phenomenom

It is about time that we mature people have a site to stay in touch with those we know, love and are related to. I am now in my mid thirties and do not really appreciate the teeny bopping, all to graphic world of MySpace.

I am no prude and can get wild and have as much fun as the next person but to me I want to be able to communicate to others in a clean, nice environment. I am not a Myspace hater. My space has its crowd and that is fine but I just never really enjoyed it as much as I am on Facebook. 

Facebook seems cleaner, nicer, less advertisements or craziness. Its easy to use features and navigation make it universal for many. I have been on Facebook for awhile and lately it seems like more and more people are signing up and using the site. I have found more and more friends and family on there than ever before. 

On Facebook you can do a search by name , school or city and find old friends or family members. You can post photos, link to your favorite sites, join groups, join a cause, start a link and so much more. The functionality of Facebook is awesome and amazing and I am so grateful for this site. It is one of the best social network site on the web that brings people back together in one place. 

If you have never checked out Facebook, you should go on there and just browse to see what it has to offer. The web URL is www.facebook.com. This is for people of all ages and interests. It is free and is easy to set up and use. There is a calendar for birthdays, marketplace for items for sale or wanted, and so much more. Come and take a look at Facebook and join me on line. We would love to hear from  you. See you in space!

Why Small Businesses fail - Pt. 3

So far in our 2 previous posts in why small business fail we have talked about beginning with the end in mind and too much government. In part 3 we are going to take a look at another aspect of why small businesses fail. This reason is very important to fully understand why it is so important and crucial to your long term growth and longevity. What we are going to discuss today is being under capitalized or funded. So many small business fail because they do not have the proper funds to sustain business life. More bills come in the door than they can really support.

Did you know when you own a corporation that the government can come in and take over your company because you are not properly funded? That's right it is your duty and responsibility to make sure that you have the proper amount of funds in reserves to ensure that your business can keep afloat. The government taking over your business should not be the focus here. What you need to focus on is that if things are so bad the government could take over then you are in deep financial trouble and that is unacceptable.

In your personal financial life as well as your business financial life you need to do two things. One is you need to define what true wealth is. The answer to that should be: How many months can you go with out bringing in revenue and still be a float? The next question should then be: where are you at in this? If you are like most you can probably go about 3-7 days. This is very dangerous and needs to be corrected if this is the case. What we need to do is get some money in reserves.

What is reserves? This is the practice of having a rainy day fund to back the worthiness of your business. Essentially it is your safe money or savings. When you are first starting out a good rule of thumb should be to accumulate 60 days worth of reserves. You should try and accomplish this within 120 -160 days. Once you have accomplished this you should then work on 6 months worth then 12 months. I once knew this guy who had over a million in reserves and was so proud of that fact. I would bet today he is still working on building that number. This is huge as his monthly output was only about $45,000.00 a month. There is never too much in reserves but there is definitely such a thing as way to little.

There is nothing wrong with starting a business on a thin dime but there is definitely a problem with continuing to operate on one. Trust me I have been there a few times and it is not fun. There are many options for you to get funds to operate on or pull funds when you need them. The best back up is still save, save, save your own funds first. Carrying too much debt can also be a huge problem if you go through a down turn.

I cannot stress to you enough how important it is to give yourself some cushion or breathing room. Buy used furniture, hold off on that fancy copier and put some cash in the bank as one day you will be so glad you did. Small businesses fail everyday from being under-capitalized. Don't fall into that same trap.

No More Resolutions - Make Commitments This New Years

As 2008 comes to a close many people will start with their New Years resolutions. I say this year throw out your resolutions. They do not work and never have. What we need to do this year is have New Years Commitments! When we commitment to something, we then engage in it.

For a long time I have heard about so many New Years resolutions that people make. The gym is one of the biggest ones repeatedly made by so many. From January through February the gym is packed. By March it is eases up and by April it is back to normal. The problem with resolutions are they become like slogans to people. We do not need slogans, we need commitment.

Commitments are something we bind ourselves with. Yes, people break commitments all the time but you have a far better chance of keeping a commitment than a resolution. This year make at least 3 commitments to yourself that you will keep and make happen at all cost. We do not need 10 or 20 right now. we only need 3. Sit down, and write up a list of the top 20 things you want to change in your life. Then actually number them from 1-20. One being the most important and 20 being the least. Then take the top 3 off the list and devise a plan on how you are going to accomplish them. Once that is done make a solid commitment to making them happen

As a human being we are programmed to want change but in the end we fear change because we say it will never happen, so you figure what is the point? What I believe and know is that fear of change comes in when we do not work on changing enough. We get so used to keeping things as they were. The problem is that you will want to change something at some point in your life. How will you change if you fear changing?

Remember as Anthony Robins says, "repetition is the mother of all learning." You need to work on changing over and over again. The more you do it, the easier it becomes. If you do not like what comes about from the change then you can always change it back.

In 2009 do not make resolutions. Make 2009 your year of commitment and start getting all you want out of life. I wish you a happy New Year and I hope and pray you will seek out lasting change in your life. Life will not slow down just because you do not change. God Bless and be safe.

Why Small Businesses Fail- Pt. 2

Since small business creates so many jobs and brings in revenue for the government you would think they would be bending over backwards to try and be more helpful and supportive. If you think your government cares about your small business then you have been seriously fooled. From the IRS to workers comp to unemployment office, there is no one there to help you in the ways you need help.

Almost every government entity I know of has some pamphlets to hand out or some resource CD to give you but none of it was ever written by anyone who has owned a small business. They are all meager suggestions, and bunch of laws and rules  and nothing more. A list of the do's and don'ts are fine but what you really need are resources for funding, help in solving issues, helpful forms and more. These government agencies really do not get what the real issues are.

When times get tough these agencies will crank down on you. When they see you in trouble they just seem to add to your troubles and not help alleviate them. I am not suggesting they are all bad people or programs and I am not suggesting we do away with them either. What I am suggesting is however that these agencies get revamped and retooled to truly help small businesses grow and prosper long term. Why not have weekly classes with hands on instructors? Why not have advisor's readily available for you who are personable and that can help you with those hard to find answers?

Isn't it time these government agencies soften up and start becoming more inviting and friendlier? What are they worried about? Are they worried about someone cheating the system? There really is no downfall even if someone does cheat the system as economics are this simple. When people make money they spend it. They more they have the more they spend. No matter what more is going in not less. If these agencies only understood this we could be so much better off. I personally am all for a national sales tax. I hate income tax and other forms of this tax. As a small business I need to spend more time focusing on building my business not worrying about the government.

So what do we do in the mean time? Let me make this as clear as I can. Make sure you are keeping good books, use whatever resources you can get from your government agencies and get a good team of  an accountant and attorneys. It is not as expensive as you might think. You can have an attorney on retainer generally as low as $1500. I suggest finding general counsel and one for employment and one for taxes. Those who specialize are generally more expensive an hour but cheaper in the long run because they are already educated highly in that particular field.

Lastly, do not be afraid as there are plenty of normal everyday people working in these agencies. Never be rude even if they are and always be polite and nice. kill them with kindness. The last thing you will want is an upset agent for some government agency who is hell bent on ruining you. Stay tuned for my next installment on Pt. 3 under capitalized.

Why Small Businesses Fail- Pt.1

Understaffed, overworked, under-appreciated, under capitalized, and too much government is the reason small businesses fail. The system is almost set up for failure right from the beginning. These are just the start to your troubles if you own and operate a small business. There is taxes, employees, marketing, sales, operations and so much more. Small business fails because there is not enough resources that are affordable or accessible for a small business.

It was 12:30 a.m. on a Sunday night and there I was up late again doing paperwork. I do not feel sorry for myself, nor do I regret my choices to own small businesses. After all small business is the backbone of this country. What I was regretting however was the fact I wanted to run my business with the resources of a large company but with the flexibility and control of a small business. So I put down the paperwork and started searching for help on the Internet. Sure I found some resources but they were all bits and pieces. A volunteer group here and some Q&A there but nothing that was a complete resource to help me get to bed earlier at night. Then that is when it hit me all at once. Our country needs small business but does very little to support it.

Did you know that 50% of all small business fail within 3-5 years? Most do not even make it to year 2. How can that be when small business is so vital to our country? How can we let this tragedy prevail over and over again? No matter how hard I have searched I cannot find what I am looking for. It has become clear to me in the process that I am not alone. So I sat down with my computer and started getting answers so I could help others just like you.

So I have decided to start a series of blog entries on "why Do Small Businesses Fail" in the hopes it will help others out there and give a clearer picture of what it takes to run a successful small business. I hope you enjoy them and please leave me a comment as I always welcome them.

Part 1 - Begin with the end in mind! I can't tell you how many times people start a business without the proper vision. The meaning behind this saying is that at some point in your life in this new business you will do one of the following: 1. You will die (heaven forbid) 2. You will sell the business 3. you will fail 4. You will pass it on to your children 5. You will just close it down 6. You will build it up to a huge business and then sell it or keep it. I cannot express it enough how important it is to figure this out before you get going. I remember the first time I heard this I was very puzzled. I thought I am just beginning and already I am planning the end? It did not make sense to me. Today I totally get it and have for awhile now. How do you know where you are going if you do not have a plan to get there? This is as elementary as it gets yet so many do not even have a clue or understand this. Would you get on a plane without a destination? I doubt it unless you do not value your life so why do it with your business?

So how do we make a plan? Like I said above first lets figure out what you ultimately want to do with this business. Next let's set some realistic goals to achieve it and we must write them down. After that we will review our plan and last we will put it into motion. After we have done that now we can start to plan the actual business. In Part 2 we will talk about business plans and where to get one.

So what do you do if you have already started your business and did not do this? Well the best thing to do is stop what you are doing immediately and follow my steps above. It is never too late to correct your mistakes once you have made them even if your last business failed. By the way, failure is not the problem with small business, people are. We need to learn to persevere and push onward and do not let bumps in the road beat us down. "one more round" as Rocky puts it in his movies. Get up and keep going. You can do it.

Why do small businesses fail? You know the answer, because we fail to plan. begin with the end in mind and live a happier life. See you next time in space and go for it!

Why it Is All About Mindset

Do you ever wonder why you set out to plan something and you have it all worked out in your head and when the event finally comes it does not live up to what you wanted? The reason for this is that it is all in the way you are looking at it. It's your mindset or mind's point of view. Fortunately or unfortunately we all program our own minds most of the time and decide how we look at something. That is why everything is all about your mind set.

Think about it this way, how do you know that a sunset is pretty? Who determined that it is pretty? Maybe to you it is not but to me it is. How do we draw these conclusions? What is romantic to you? How do you feel when you see a mentally challenged boy? Do you like scary movies? All of these things are determined by you (and outside influences) but mostly by you. We decide how we look at things and how they should be. Have you ever thought about this before? Why am I even writing about it?

Your mindset controls everything you do all day long. How you look at things, deal with situations, pass judgement and so much more. In my daily life i see how this affects allot of people. One person can have a huge lasting affect on many. We need to be aware how we affect those around us and what is controlling that.

If you are unhappy with your life right now try stepping back and reevaluating what you see and how you see it. Reprogram your brain to change up how it views the world. We need to become better people again in this country. We have become very aggressive, very judgmental and very pessimistic. If we will all just realize it is how we have programed ourselves then just maybe we can do something about it.

The next time something doesn't play out how you thought it should, step back and reevaluate your thoughts. Maybe you will discover that you were looking at it all wrong.

I will cry for you my friend!

Today I spoke with a friend about a serious tragedy in her life. We have not spoken in many years and I will not say what the tragedy was and is. She deserves her privacy. What I want to say to her is this:" I will cry for you so you don't have to." I couldn't help but tell you that as the pain and tears you have been through is too much for one person to bare. I want to help you so I give you this now. My eyes have filled up with water ever since we talked. I will now be the one who will cry so you can start to laugh again and make your life what you want.

What would you do if you were the friend, loved one or acquaintance of someone who was going through something horrific? What could you do? How would you respond? I found myself saying over and over again I am so sorry to hear that. I am sorry that happened. How many times did I say that? I felt so stupid but I did not know what else to say. So right now all I can say is I will cry for you so I don't have to say I am sorry! I am sure she has heard that enough times and I am sure she is getting nothing from it.

When we go through a traumatic experience in life we usually go into some form of shock and feel like we are in a daze. I believe when that happens God sends people into our life or back into our life for a reason. I am sure that is why we have reunited as friends. I am here to help her or she is here to help me as God works in mysterious ways.

My friend who we will call Maggie, needs our prayers and thoughts to help her heal and grow strong from this. I know there is something good for her here and I need help delivering it to her. What would you do if life became tragic suddenly? How would you function? Do you know what you would do when your life gets all turned upside down? The only thing I know for sure is I would turn to God and pray. Other than that I would do the best I can.

Maggie is doing just that and rightfully so. I do not expect more than that for her right now. I pray she figures a way out and up but she deserves all the room in the world. Maggie when I was done talking to you my heart melted and I shed tears for you. I cannot imagine what you are going through right now but just know someone cares. You are in my prayers and I am here to burden your load. If you are reading this, I ask you to say a prayer for my friend who needs your strength. Life is too short and we all need to stop every once in a while and be thankful for everything we have in our lives. We never know what God has in store(or whomever you believe in) but what we need to do in the mean time is be a friend to as many as we can while we are here.

Thank you Maggie for sharing and I hope you are not mad at me for sharing. I felt so moved to tell some of your story today in the hopes someone out there will heal from this. 

The Automatic Millionaire

I recently Have read the book by David Bach called The Automatic Millionaire. For those of you who have never read it I highly suggest you do so as you will be astounded how much you will learn from this easy to read book. I am not writing a book review on it as much as I am using what I have read to help you use a broader principle in the book. You have to automate everything in your life to get more than 24 hours a day. That's right I said it. You can actually have more hours in the day if you automate everything that you can. The facts are these in life that God only gave us 24 hours in a day. (or whomever you believe gave) I have tried it all and nothing else has worked except one thing. I need to duplicate myself a 100 times over.

In the book, Bach talks about automating your investing by means of on line auto payments, having your employer auto deduct for 401 k contributions and any way you can to set your investing on autopilot. What I suggest is let's take that one step further. Why not automate everything we can so we can spend our time doing what we want to do? We can set up our investing to be automatic. Why not set up our bills to be paid automatic on bill pay for instance? One of the banks I belong to is Bank of America. There may be one better but I have never seen a better on line than Bank of America's. You can perform a huge variety of tasks and in real time. I use their bill pay function amongst other things. I used to make late payments, waste a bunch of time writing out my bills, and a whole variety of other things including being grouchy. I hate paying my bills but I do not do it any more. I deposit my money and the bank does the rest at my direction.

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I automate as much as I can in life. I set auto responders on my emails and have automatic signatures. If there is a way to do something once and forget about it I do it. The question is why aren't you? Go ahead and give it a try. You will be amazed by how simple it is to cut down on chores and give yourself back more time in life. Even the skeptics will agree that if you take any suggestions and put them to use then you will gain so much.

The other book and idea I really love is the Four Hour Work Week. The general idea behind this book is that you outsource everything in your life you do not want to do thus giving yourself more freedom in life. What a fabulous idea this is if you understand it. If everyone who reads this thinks like this then your life will be changed forever. What I am about to say is worth billions but you have to believe in it. Even if you have never owned a business you can still do this. You need to start thinking like a high priced CEO of a huge company. What this means is this to you. CEOs do not change their own oil to save a dollar. Walmart or Jiffy Lube is cheap so take it there. They do not clean their own house or take out the garbage to the street. They do not mow lawns, do laundry or wash their own cars. They do not dust, go grocery shopping or run errands. CEOs outsource all of that to everyone else so they can either make money, recuperate their minds and bodies, or they enjoy what they have built. Doing a 10.00 an hour job when you can use your mind to make millions does not make sense so they do not do it. Now you may not want millions but I bet if you could have 5 free hours a week to do as you wish you would consider what I am saying. It's not as hard as you think and not as expensive as you think. Give it a try and see what it does for you.

I would read these books if you have an interest in something better in life. You can get them both on Amazon.com or at Barnes and Nobles. Do yourself a favor and take back your life!

If it sounds too good to be true – quit listening to people and go for it

How many times do we think something is too good to be true and then we share it with a friend or family member and become discouraged? Believe it or not there are plenty of great opportunities out there and they are waiting for someone like you to come along and grab them. Do not scare yourself out of something great and definitely do not listen to others who do not take opportunities and chances. You will never get rich playing safe and you will never find growth without risk.

 I know it may be hard for you if you have never had a lot of success at something to believe that something will work out if yuo stick with it. Be positive and keep your brain wide open. When an opportunity comes along, grab it. Do not hesitate, as you never know what can come out of it. Sure you have a good chance at failing but you also have a great chance at succeeding. You will never know until you take a step forward.

Practice makes perfect and the more you step out on opportunities, the better you will  get at recognizing opportunities when they come along. People aren’t so much lucky as they are always putting themselves in a place to succeed. Have some trust in yourself to be resilient and push through toughness. Nothing great will ever come easy, so go for it.

So where does the lies we tell ourselves come in? The lie for you I bet is that you tell yourself that it is safer to not take a chance, than to take a chance. What a lie to tell yourself? It is more dangerous to stay in your safe, protective comfort zone as it can change for the worse at any minute because you are not taking any action. Planted feet grow moss and roots. Get moving or become part of the weeds.

I am always posting great opportunities with only a moderate response. What this tells me is that either you see no value in my offers or you are not willing to take a chance. The question is what will it take? Get the answer for yourself and go for it. If you do not take my opportunities maybe then take someone else’s . There are plenty out there so you should waste no time.

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The 4 hour work week is the way to go

Outsource your life is the idea behind the 4 hour work week and it is not as crazy as it seems. I recently came across a site a www.elance.com. Elance will help you outsource things you need to get done in business and in life. You post on their site what you need and then people will bid on it to do it for you. They get you the bids and someone does what you need. There are so many people out there in business who will compete to do your daily duties for you. This allows you to do what you really want to do. The 4 hour work week is about innovation with your time and how to get the most out of life. This is a great book if you are interested. The idea is awesome. Let others do your work for you while you do other things to enjoy yourself or make more money. Here are 10 tips to outsource your life:

1.       Outsource your phone calls, emails, junk mail

2.       Get a maid to do your cleaning

3.       Have your IT work outsourced

4.       Have your marketing outsourced

5.       Personal chores/errands can be outsourced

6.       Meals can be prepared for you ahead of time

7.       Get a landscaper/clean up person

8.       Outsource your customer service calls

9.       Have cards sent out for you on special occasions

10.   Get a vehicle valet who will take care of washing, gassing and waxing your car.

These are all just suggestions but if you have a need, then there is someone out there who will fill it. Check out the site above and I will post more sites in the future.

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Take massive action to get your dreams

Have you ever considered that the reason most people do not ever achieve their dreams is because they really do not want to achieve them? I know it seems crazy but think about it. This has to be the reason why they do what they do. If you really wanted to reach your dreams wouldn’t you take massive action to achieve them? Wouldn’t you do whatever it takes to give yourself a chance to make them happen? What I hear all day long is a laundry list of I want, I want, I want but I never hear a plan. I am not judging but I am questioning your motives and actions. If you are ever going to achieve then we need to get serious. We need to get a plan and start executing it.

In the movie 8 Mile, the main character ( Eminen) tries grabbing his dream through everyone else’s ideas. He continually suffers until one day he finally figures it out. He needs to do it on his own because they are his dreams. He needs to find his own path and take massive action to achieve it. Now, this is just a movie but is it really? How many of us are continually living through everyone else’s ideas to achieve their dreams. The question is have these people achieved you are seeking advice from and why not follow your own heart? The answer generally is the same. People who haven’t achieved are always talking the loudest and stirring others in the wrong direction. Learn to take action and get what you want in life. Listen carefully and hold on only to the most important advice.

The other problem is that most people work against themselves. They take one step forward and two steps back. Their intentions are always good but their results are not productive. Good intentions will give you good feelings but results will help you achieve your dreams. Do what it takes to help you succeed and do not harm yourself. Go through the right steps that lead you to the path at the straightest point to your dreams.

Keep focused on why you are doing what you are doing. Do not take your eye off the goal at anytime as you will go astray. I have done this before too many times. Let no one knock you off course. Have the drive that is full of fortitude. Believe in yourself enough to stand strong. Take massive action to accomplish your dreams.

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Defining wealth – How to live better

I have recently turned around a tough financial time in my life in a matter of about 3 weeks. As I now sit here I was thinking about why I got to where I did and why it is important to be where I am at now. In the book by Robert Kyosaki - Rich Dad Poor Dad, the author talks about how you define true wealth. He states that true wealth is how many days can you go without working? For most people the answer is simple and that is a week to two weeks. The average American household has about $1100.00 in liquid cash available to them and that’s it. Poverty is getting worse everyday. If you have $2200.00 in liquid cash in the bank, that puts you in the top bracket of wealth in this country. We are not saving anymore and the spread between the rich and the poor is growing daily. Do you know what happens when this number gets way out of reach? It’s called anarchy. Every great civilization  has fallen in time and it is usually do to an up roaring from the poor. Once anarchy and chaos set in then the collapse happens. Do not get paranoid, get smarter.

In the last three weeks I have paid off all my bills besides my house payment. I reduced $2800.00 a month from my monthly bills. In my business I reduced my monthly overhead by $55,000.00 a month. Think about that in terms of liquid cash. I had to get up everyday and keep paying on bills before I even put a dime in my pocket. It had gotten so bad I just about gave up before I realized I had all the power I needed to turn it all around. In the business I have a little more to do but in two weeks or less I will have it right where we need to be. Why is all of this important? Think about what Rich Dad said. Wealth is defined by how long you can go without working? We need to build in patience and pay for things with cash when we have it. I have done that for years until about last year when I took my eye off the ball. Maybe I may make more than you or she make more than me but our lives are all conducive. We tend to spend to the level we make. What we should be doing is save to the level we make. If we are going to reach our goal of real wealth then we will need to get rid of our bills and start putting liquid cash in the bank. We owe it to ourselves to become wealthy. It is our right and we have the power to make it occur. All we have to do is stay focused and vigilant. If tomorrow comes and I want to stay in bed, I can now stay in bed. We are the masters of our own universe if we set it up that way.

Now, what is your plan for getting started? Sit down and make a list of all the bills you have and what they are costing you a month. Then take one at a time and start paying off. If you need to make more money, then get going. Figure out how much and how long you will need to get a second job, or make extra income to get it all paid off. For more help on setting up a plan, go to my website and sign up for coaching. Good luck to you and start becoming wealthy!

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Car buying 102- Do not get emotional

Retail car dealerships want you to get emotional about the new car you want. That’s why they are so admit you drive it and sit in it and get the feel for it. They want you to love that car at all cost. Do not get emotional about it.

In my last post I told you to set a time limit and stick to it. This was for two very good reasons. One reason is because you need to remain in control as much as possible. If you give up any of your control in this situation then you will be done for .The second reason is because they want to keep you hanging around and wearing you down. This was made famous by police and investigators. It is called wearing you down so you will sign the confession, or in this case the contract. That’s why the first stage is to get you hooked and get you emotional. They want to build into you that you must have that car and you will not leave without it. They are praying on your emotions and the more they wear you down, the more likely you are to do what it takes. Have no emotion in front of them about the car. In fact, a lot of times I act like the vehicle is ok. I can take it or leave it. I do not show any tiring at all either. I act the same as when I got there. I stay at one level the whole time.

I also want to point this out to you too. The salesperson, the sales manager, and the finance person are all part of an act. The salesman acts either dopey or like a pro. The sales manager is the bad person. The Finance Manager is the numbers guy. They all work in tandem to dominate you and get you where they want to. They leave you in a room or at a table or booth for periods at a time. One comes in and then one leaves. They peer at you over the booth they are in and all of it to work you. They come in and talk to you out of both sides of their mouths so when they leave you say , “ huh?” Don’t let them rattle you. Stay calm and keep cool. Do not argue in front of them with your spouse or on the phone.

Lastly, do not take a bus to the dealership or act desperate in any way. Borrow a friend’s car if need be or have them go with you. I also suggest taking someone with you who sits there quietly, looking disapproving. Have a plan ahead of time for them to never talk while any dealership personnel are in there. This will cause uneasiness but is very effective. When I am talking about dealerships I am not talking about all dealerships nor am I talking about manufacturers like Ford, Toyota, Chevy, Mazda, etc. This practice has been changing a bit over the years but still is very prevalent in the industry. Stay tuned as I will give more opinions on how you can save time, money and your sanity. For more stories on Car buying you can also see specials on 60 minutes, Dateline and other news programs on line.

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Car buying 101 - what the car dealerships do not want you to know.

Do you dread car dealerships like the plague? Does the thought of buying a new car excite you and make you sick all in the same thought?  Have you ever thought about why? Well today we are going to help you out and save you money. We are going to give you the inside to winning when buying a car. These are my opinion and I have successfully bought approximately 10 cars doing it this way but you will need to figure out how to make your personality work for you with these tips. Keep in mind and I mean this sincerely, you are lame to car salesman. They believe you are stupid and do not know any better. There are some out there that are great salespeople and are genuine but the group as a hole is very wrong. So let’s get started and be ready as I will give it to you straight.

First of all, you need to get clear right now. This is a game we are playing here and you need to win. Losing means giving away your cold hard cash and that is not an option. My first suggestion is to deal with fleet sales. This is the non-retail side to buying a car. You can get their attention particularly well if you have some form of a business and act like you are going to but more cars in the future. I am not suggesting to you to lie but remember this is a game to them so know the rules. Besides, it’s probably true as you will probably buy more cars in the future particularly if this transaction goes well. Next, start with the price of their car. If they ask tell them you are paying with cash. This will prevent them from trying to focus on everything at once and get you turned upside down. Negotiate the cost of the car and not payments and especially not interest rates. This will be a tip you need to get financed. They love financing as they make money on getting you financed. Do not accept stupid add ons like under coatings or some widget not important. Take them down 5-10% of the listed price at a minimum. The nice thing is that fleet service usually is better about price and play less games but games they still do play.

Once you have gotten the price where you want it then talk about what they will give you for your trade in. Go on to kellybluebook.com and know what your car is worth. Then go on that dealership site and see if they have any used cars comparable to yours. Information is powerful if used right.  Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that when you first arrived there give them a deadline like 30 minutes. Tell them if we can’t get this done in 30 – 45 minutes then you will walk. When that time comes around if you are not almost done (like 5 minutes from completion) then say bye to them. You can always give them a second chance but do not let them string you out for 2-3 hours as this is how they will get you to sign to anything.

Next is financing. Tell them you decided that you want to finance the car instead. You tell them exactly what you are willing to put down on the deal. Be reasonable but whatever you say to them must be final. Do not get inched along.

Lastly, gap insurances and warranties are something to consider but just know that they are a huge profit center for them and you usually never get the value out of them. Make sure you really want them before you say yes. Also, a lot of times the price is negotiable even when they tell you that they are not. You do not need to be rude or a liar but you do need to be firm and cunning a bit. When you drive off in your new car, smile all the way to your savings account with the left over money you saved!

When it comes to change-Keep on moving

I have always enjoyed my ability to adapt to new places, situations and people. I do not know where I acquired it from because I come from a family who is terrified of change. My mother had 3 jobs here whole life. One of those three jobs was a second job she held concurrently with her second job for 15 years. Once she was offered another job through a large university for a lot more money and benefits and she turned it down as she was so uptight thinking about starting a new job. Why does this happen to so many people? Does this sound like you or are you more like me? Maybe you are somewhere in the middle even. Let’s talk about change and what it means to the human spirit.

In case you have never figured it out, change is happening in most cases rather you participate or not. The earth is spinning, seasons are on the move and you are getting older. Some believe that you can never remain constant. You are growing or shrinking, getting in better shape or worse or growing your business or declining your business. Change will occur even without your help. This is the natural law of the universe. From the moment we are born we are dying so the best thing you can do in life in regards to this is learn to adapt.

So why do so many fight change? The reasons most do not like change is because we are creatures of habit and we like familiarity. The best example of this is the home we live in. Most people love going home because no matter how nice it is or how crappy it is, it is our own familiar comfortable place. We make our home so we are comfortable and familiar to it. We sleep on the same side of the bed, we use the same routine to get up every morning to get ready for our day and we take the same path to work. We set up familiar to tell ourselves we are safe. Here comes the real problem and that is, what do we do when we have to change?

Learning to adapt to change is like most things. Repetition is the mother of all learning so you just have to start doing it. For years I would always eat the same kinds of food. The reason is when I was a child I ventured out one day not out of want to trying new things but because of monetary constraints. I wanted the most food for my little buck. When I got the food I was so disappointed. I went hungry and so from that day on until 3 years ago I never ventured out. One day though about three years ago I decided to get out of my comfort zone. I had this very close friend of mine who started pushing me to try new places. I fought it at first but slowly but surely I found out all I had been missing. I was very uncomfortable at first as you see I would relive my tragedy over and over again every time I was going to try something new. Now, who cares if it is not something I like as at least I gave it a try.

When it comes to change, go for it. Do not get frozen by the thought of changing anything up. If you are married, try new traditions. Take a new route to work, brush your teeth first, and anything else you  do every day as a routine. She/he who can adapt will always win at all they do!

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Misery loves company – stay out of the trap

From the moment we are born we come out screaming. Already we are unhappy and we want something. When we get what we want we go quiet. Then when we are unhappy again we scream some more. This is acceptable when you are a baby but when you are the age of an adult it should stop but for most it doesn’t. Have you ever realized how many miserable people there are around you? Sure a first glance they seem happy but very quickly you realize they are completely miserable. Maybe they are on drugs or they hate their job or there life just isn’t what they pictured but instead of taking massive action they just start to scream. The next thing they do is very important to understand but before I tell you what it is I want you to think about those people you have in your life. Take a look around and take inventory of those in your life that are miserable.

So why do we say they are miserable? The truth of the matter is we all have these people. They are not contributing in a positive manner in our life. They may or may not be good people on the outside but inside they are a mess. This article is not about judging them. This article is about judging yourself and asking yourself are these the type of people that enrich my life? If you are being honest the answer will be no. So let’s take a minute and pull out a piece of paper and write down those names on it that are people in our life who are just miserable. I’ll give you a few moments. Now let’s write next to their names why we feel they are a detriment to our life. Come on be honest now. I know you may love them but this is about you right now. Next let’s write down the action we are going take to correct it. Are we going to pull away from them? Are we going to sit them down and talk with them? Are we going to get them help? You can decide what action you will take but take action you should because they will be the death of you if you don’t. Remember earlier I was going to tell you something really important? Well hear this clearly; MISERY LOVES COMPANY! That’s right you heard me when I say misery loves company. What does that have to do with you? They will pray on your unhappiness, bad times and feelings. Everyone has moments of weakness and these people are like predators looking and lurking for these times in your life. They will move in quicker than you can blink an eye. Don’t be outraged and say that will never happen to me. It can happen to all of us and it is up to you to look out for it. Guard your unhappiness with all your might and let only the closest confidants in when you are down. Friends are friends no matter what. Miserable people are only there for a short time for what they can get out of it.

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Miserable people also like company. They want to sit around and speak poorly about other people all day long. What I learned about that subject is that if they are talking about others in front of you, they are also talking to others about you when you are not around. Do not fool yourself about that because you will pay the price in the long run.

You are a great person and do not forget that but you have to constantly keep working on your person. If you have Satan living around you it will be an impossible task to accomplish. Misery loves company and you are not miserable so stay out of the trap!

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Why 'cold call' sales techniques are outdated

Once when I worked for a company in a sales position, I went to Cleveland to a sales conference where the question was asked, “When I say salesman, what do you think?” The women went around the room and asked everyone attending their answer. When she got to me I said, “Outsider.” She quickly went past me and then stopped and did a double take. She asked me what did I mean?  I told her that the way most salespeople go about their profession, they are outsiders. They are a foreign object not wanted through most doors. The main reason this occurs is because most salespeople today still think cold calling and one hit closes work. I went on to explain to her that when I sell to people and businesses I try and figure out how I can become in insider as quickly as possible. I want to be like one of the family, a board of director, and fellow co-worker. The faster I establish this, the better chance I have of closing a sale.

Cold calling is a dead practice. No one wants to be interrupted by a stranger trying to shove a widget down there throat. The door to door vacuum days are over. You need to have a way in the door. In today’s world referrals are everything. People trust people who have used your service or product by someone they know. From telemarketing to that knock on the door, no one is trusting anymore to strangers. The modern day sales person needs to learn new techniques.

How do we get referrals that will fill up our business? The best way to do this is by constantly asking your customers if they know of someone who could use your service. Do not be shy with your customers. If you have done a great job they will be more than glad to refer you. If you haven’t done such a fine job then they will not refer you. What you will need to do is be better in the future. Remember we want to be an insider and the only way to really accomplish this is by being one. Family and friends are always welcomed in your house but strangers have to wait on the porch. It sometimes gets really cold out so it might be smart to be a friend.

Lastly, cold calling takes way more energy. If you get referred then you will have more time to learn new techniques. Cold call sales techniques are outdated and it is time you realize that.

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Gone with the wind

Some people think they are like clouds in the sky. As the winds blow their shape changes. What they fail to remember is that a cloud is a cloud is a cloud. Their shape may change but what it is always is a cloud. They should not think because they try and fool people as to what they really are that they can excape themselves.

Undertsanding who you are is very important in life. Stay grounded it's safer.

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Sometimes you just have to change it up

In one of my businesses lately I have been deeply struggling with things. I can give you a million excuses why but that is not important. What I have been doing in this business has worked for a long time but it has never felt right even before now. I love what we do but the business has been way too much work. Recently something has gone on that greatly affected my thinking. It was one person doing things so backwards that got me thinking. Have I been doing it backwards this whole time? Have I been living a lie thinking I was on the right track when I wasn’t? The answer I came up with was; yes I was doing it wrong for what I wanted to accomplish. I had to come to grips that what I was trying to do wasn’t working. How hard is that for you? You know what I mean, to admit something isn’t working and having the courage to make a change? For me it is easy most of the time but sometimes for some reason it seems like I am so stubborn. Well today I have decided to make major changes and already I am seeing amazing results. Why did I wait so long?

Just because you have been doing a process so long or a procedure or anything like that doesn’t mean you can’t change it up. What I often find is that when you get in a rut or a bad way, it often takes massive change to get back to where you were if not even further. There are slumps and then there are slumps and I have been in the grand slam of slumps lately. What I decided was that what I was doing wasn’t working and that I needed a new direction. I had to be real with myself. I was letting everybody and everything distract me from what I really needed to be doing and that was changing up what I was doing. I needed to find a new focus for the business that would reenergize me again and help me get out of the hole I was in. What I discovered along the way was that I had lost my love for what I was doing because I had built too much into my processes. I have always tried to use the kiss method of keep it simple stupid and had done that for a long time. Now, when I look around at my business all I see is complication everywhere. I thought it was simple but no I was wrong. I also discovered that I was leaving way too much up to people that had no real competence to make the decisions they needed to make. It was not their fault, it was mine. It was mine to also correct. I discovered sometimes you just have to change it up.

I am tearing down the walls and revamping my business and simplifying. I am good at what I do I just need to make it run as I had intended it. I was wrong and I am ok with that. I will now do what it takes to be right. What are you wrong about right now? Are you in a rut at work? Is your boss all over you because you just cannot seem to get right? Is your wife or husband asking you what is wrong with you? Is your softball team losing when they should be winning? Well, what about taking drastic steps to change that? What I have learned is that when one area of my life falls apart other areas follow and trust you and me I haven’t won much at work, home or softball lately until recently. Now I will win again. Now I will do what it takes to win big! Now I will change it up and do what it takes.

Visit my website at : www.thecaneicorporation.com for more information on business and improving yourself. You can also view my meetup.com group at: http://self-improvement.meetup.com/219/

Having an effective argument-it’s not about winning

I have seen it over and over again. Two people get in an argument and it becomes about winning the argument. It becomes like a battle of the mental muscle to see who can get the other one to submit and scream uncle. Having an effective argument is not about muscle unless that is the intention of your conversation. The one word of caution I have for you is this, and that is once someone realizes you are just trying to muscle them they will more than likely just fight back. They will not care the reason other than to just not be bullied. Having an effective argument is about communicating clearly your position and point and gaining cooperation from the other participant. This is only gained by trust and respect in your communication and person.

So what makes an effective argument effective? From my perspective, an effective argument is one that is reasonable and makes its point without any further explanation. I also believe that an effective argument is factually based and is irrefutable. After all, the whole point is to gain the cooperation of others and make your point. If you are telling lies or have no facts to back your argument then you will have no credibility. Once you are found out to be a fraud then the effectiveness dies.

Do not get heated or add emotion until the time is right. Reserve yourself unless or until you find the time has come to interject emotion. Stay calm and make sure the other person or people are engaging in understanding your argument. The reason you must remain calm is because you want them to remain calm. The more people get excitable the less chance you will have in gaining cooperation. Inserting emotion can be very effective when used at the right time. You will know when the time is right but as a rule of thumb I like to use it once their defenses are lowered and the steam has left them in fighting against me. I do not manipulate but I encourage action on their part.

Having constant eye contact is also very crucial. You must remember that you are trying to gain trust and nothing will steal that faster than breaking eye contact and seeming like you are searching for what to say. A comfortable pause is acceptable but constant pauses and letting your eyes wander is a sure tell- tell sign that you are not credible. Keep your composer along with your eye contact.

Remember an effective argument is not about winning, it’s about your point and your objective. We are trying to gain cooperation and influence people in a good way.

Visit my website at : www.thecaneicorporation.com for more information on business and improving yourself. You can also view my meetup.com group at: http://self-improvement.meetup.com/219/

Where is your soul?

I have been fortunate enough or unfortunate enough to have lived a very interesting life full of events. I have been gifted by God to look into people and see where their souls lie and there make up. I am middle aged and I feel like I have lived twice my time. After such a brief life span I have determined one thing about the soul of a man or women. Most people today brake way too easy! I have lived through the equivalent of hell and back and yet here I stand resolved. I have dealt with some of the worse situations in life and yet I thrive. I have been beaten within inches of death and came out strong but somehow, someway most people around me have lost their fight. I find this is so odd because the irony is that we fight more today than ever before in history, especially as Americans. We are agitated as people, we are vindictive, we are stubborn and we are angry but we do not seem to posses the never say die attitude anymore inside. I am not trying to be critical for the sake or judging but I am more interested in getting you to look inside of yourself. I am hoping you will examine your soul and figure out why when the push comes to shove you give up?

When I say you have lost your fight I am not just talking about the weak that cannot defend themselves. I am also not talking about the unemployed or the beaten wife. I am also talking loudly to the liars and the cheaters and the everyday people who give into life’s pressures. Have you ever thought about someone who is a chronic liar and why they lie so much? These people believe they have the whole world fooled and that they are in control but the irony is they are just weak people who cannot bear the truth or reality of their present situation. To them telling the lie is the only way to go about their daily lives. I will say in all fairness that chronic liars have a sickness usually. It is a self induced sickness but never the less it is still a sickness. I do not bring this up so you will pity them or yourself but to get you to realize that as with any sickness you need to start with healing the soul. You need to find what you were once made of or what you could have been made of. I have recently done some real research on a chronic liar who believed everything that she said out of her mouth. She was such a great liar that it took me to the end to determine she was a huge liar. I was sickened to figure out how deep her ugliness had ran and at the end of the day I determined she was living without a soul or a conscience. This girl needs real therapy but the problem is the only soul doctor there is in life lies inside of you and God(or whomever is your spiritual advisor). She will never see the destruction and she makes a mockery of God and church. I have studied her, and questioned here, pushed her, and even lied back to her and got no real truth from here. She is a liar and has a sick soul. She has no fight for life and she has given up.

There are way too many people out there not looking inward and taking action about those things holding them back in life. What you are getting externally is usually what you are manifesting inside. If you are a liar inside, then you will get liars on the outside. I do not know what turned this girl into such a liar, but I am sure that life has dealt her this blow in life. She is a phony who thinks all in life is a phony. The lies we tell ourselves are so powerful and will keep you frozen as a person. I do not hate this girl but I definitely feel sorry for her and helpless for her. She is trapped, frozen in time because every lie is the truth to her and she will go nowhere. I only hope one day that she will realize that the con is on her as the lies have taken her soul.

Visit my website at : www.thecaneicorporation.com for more information on business and improving yourself. You can also view my meetup.com group at: http://self-improvement.meetup.com/219/

Turning it all around!

What would it take for you to turn around a bad situation? How often does that work out for you? I know for me the only situations I can't seem to turn around the most are the ones where I need cooperation from others. Working on a relationship, a team or an organization where all hell has broken loose can be a very trying experience. Most of the people that I call on to help me out to turn something around always seem to be stubborn, slow or caught up in a tailspin. Most of the time I have been the master at turning things around but lately it has been twice as much work.

I do not know why people love having so much drama in their life, but they do. They seem to create it at the work place and they seem to have it at home and even with their friends. The drama replaces common sense and decency. I always ask them why this goes on in their life and I always get a look of confusion. The look is like, " What drama?" That is what they always seem to be saying with that look on their face and I actually believe them. No, I am not a fool or someone who is naive. What I have come to discover is this; They do not know they create drama until later. Yes that is right I said not until later when they look around and see no one around them. That is the moment I believe they realize they create drama, but sadly enough they start again the next time like an endless cycle that repeats itself for eternity.

I have confronted many of people like this and it is one of the most frustrating things I have ever done. It is like trying to get an alcoholic or drug addict to kick the addiction. You are not dealing with the person, you are dealing with the drama. You could cure cancer easier than getting someone to recognize the destruction they are causing with there drama. I really hate the word drama in this sense but nothing describes it better for what it is. Life is like a stage and the dramatics they deliver is so important to them! I bring up drama in trying to turn things around depending on the situation because it is usually the number one cause of why you or I have turmoil. People hurting themselves and you and have no clue they are doing it.

So what does it take to turn around a bad situation other than getting someone to recognize their drama? There are no rules when you are trying to turn the tide. It's a dog eat dog world and you better be prepared to dig in and do what it takes to do this. It is like a merry go round. Remember when  you were a kid trying to get that thing going in one direction? First you expend so much energy getting it going and then it starts to take off. Easier and easier it get turning around. Then, do you remember what happens when you try and stop it and take it the other way? it almost rips your arm off when you grab it and then it takes a lot more energy to go the other way because of your equilibrium and your strength has diminished a bit. Turning around situations are a little like that but a whole lot worse as a merry go round is a physical object you can manipulate. People are not the same in this case and even if you do manipulate them, they realize it sooner or later and start fighting you even worse. What needs to happen is you need to re motivate the principles in your problem. Who are the players involved and why are we at where we are at? Once you have this down then you must be prepared for battle. You have got to watch yourself though as I have found myself getting caught up in it and have gotten a little out of control. Once the battle heats up you may have a tendency to say or do things that are not the ordinary for you. Keep yourself calm, cool and collected and turn the problem into a positive.

When I am working on turning around a problem I find I need to keep me and my people, friends or team motivated continually painting a picture for all to see where we could be instead of where we are. Do not give up hope as if you keep on working the situation, something good will come out of it!