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981. HOW TO AVOID A CAR REPAIR RIPOFF
     Every once in a while we actually go off-line and leave thehouse. And when we go it's usually in a car... or truck orvan or motorcycle ... you get the point. The fact is thatour vehicles are going to break down some day. When thatday comes FOR YOU, here's how to come out the winner inthe great car repair ripoff game.There are honest and dependable car repair shops in theland. Equally true, however, is that the Federal TradeCommission has stated t…



982. Five Proven Methods for Internet Marketing Success
     Five Proven Methods for Internet Marketing Success By Andria Duer There are hundreds of ways that you can promote your online business or website, some more effective than others. These five proven methods will help you to generate traffic to your site and also to generate income into your wallet. 1. One thing that appeals to everyone is 'free.' If it is free people will take it. Think of the samples of cheese given away at grocery stores. …



983. But How Much Money Are You Making?
     We just finished a two day craft show and had just returned home when our friend, Harry, arrived at our door. He came in and we sat talking about the events of the last two days. Harry wanted to know how we did. I told him and he then proceeded to say, 'But how much money are you really making? That is, after you take into account your gas, your time, and the cost of your materials'? An interesting question, one, which made me stop and think.…



984. 10 Essential Ingredients For Setting Up The Perfect Home With Roommates
     Have you ever wondered how to set up the perfect home when living with roommates? Well the wait is over. As you'll discover creating the perfect home is a bit like baking the perfect cake - it's all about the ingredients. The key to setting up the perfect home with roommates is finding the right combination of ingredients for you. This combination will be different for each household as roommates have different ideas, thoughts and personalities. …



985. Kierkegaard, Don Giovanni, and the Messiah
     Kierkegaard, Don Giovanni, and the Messiah“If you marry, you will regret it; if you do not marry, you will also regret it; if you marry or do not marry, you will regret both; whether you marry or do not marry, you will regret both.” -- Soren Kierkegaard.Soren Kierkegaard was a tremendous fan of Don Giovanni (aka Don Juan). Kierkegaard pined in regret over his broken engagement with Regine Olsen. He feared that once she saw the rottenness and evil…



986. How To Criticize And Still Be Nice
     Have you ever encountered an experience when someone told you how fat you've become? Maybe your boss have commented on how bad your work turned out to be. Maybe you've heard from other folks how people view you as cold and unapproachable.Hurts, doesn't it?Believe it or not, some people can be so tactless that they are not even aware when they've hurt anyone's feelings. The receiving parties, especially the sensitive ones, would be offended by th…



987. Everyday Tools for Extraordinary Success
     I am often asked about the 'secrets to success'. I've hadthe chance to work with thousands of highly successful people in business and finance, in sports, in entertainmentand the arts, and the good news is, there are no 'secrets'for success!There are, however, a few tools that, when used together, come close to being a 'secret weapon'. They requireno special talent or skills. They cost very little, and everyschool child has a complete set.They ar…



988. Watch What You Say!
     Everything you say has an impact on others.I’ll never forget the time I was walking through the waiting room where I worked; there was a patient sitting there, looking very unhappy. So I smiled at her as I walked by. On my way back through the waiting room 15 minutes later, she said to me, “thank you for that smile. It brightened my day.” A simple little thing, almost unconscious on my part, and yet it meant so much to her.That was almost 10 year…



989. Are You A Presentation Karaoke Machine?
     As a service provider, one of the best ways to market your business is to offer free presentations at association meetings. It's a great way to share knowledge and build relationships. However, you've got to entertain as well as inform. While reading the newspaper this morning I noticed a funny cartoon, Real Life Adventures, by Wise and Aldrich. Two businessmen are talking to each other and the one says, 'It's a presentation karaoke machine. You …



990. TEAM MISSION STATEMENTS
     A team is not a team unless it knows why it’s a team. Teamsaccording to Jon Katzenbach* are 'small groups of people withcomplementary skills committed to a common purpose, approach,and performance goals for which they hold themselves mutuallyaccountable'. The first thing that small group of people has todo is to establish that common purpose.A team purpose is usually shaped in response to a request,opportunity or demand from management. If you AR…



991. Resolve Disputes the Easy Way
     Now we can do this the easy way or we can do it the hard way. No, I am not selling a new financial product and I do not hold your arm up your back, nor a gun in your ribs. My message is ' Don't litigate - mediate!'That is the message from Andrew Taylor, a full time commercial mediator who is dedicated to increasing the knowledge and understanding of mediation in business. He goes on, 'Compared to litigation, mediation is faster, cheaper and more …



992. Taking time out!
     Recently all I've heard around me, is the importance of Balance!I must admit that I am a 'driven' person. I drive myself to succeed and have to force myself to take a break.I have, however, learnt the importance of adding balance to one's life.The toll that is taken on not only your physical but emotional and spiritual well-being, is not good. It is the one thing that 'forced' me to re-consider. The fact that my business was suffering because I w…



993. A Different kind of Vacation
     Meteorites are found everywhere in the world and they are waiting for you to find them. Wherever you choose to hunt bring plenty of water. Never hunt alone. It is not only for your safty, but in case you need to defend the legality of your find. If you are hunting near posted or government land, you will have a witness as to where your find was found. If you first few hunting do not have success, do not become discouraged. Anyone who keeps looki…



994. How To Choose A High Quality Custom Dress Shirt?
     How to check if your custom shirt fits? While the shirt is buttoned, you should be able to slide two fingers between your neck and collar. When you move your arm in your custom dress shirt, the sleeves should be long enough so that cuffs do not ride up your wrist. The cuffs of your custom made shirt should just be tight enough that they do not hang over your hand. You should not be able to slip into shirt sleeves without first undoing buttons on …



995. Mind-Reading Game
     For many people, dating and relationships are not about relating but about mind reading. Do you know what I mean? When you are starting to date someone, isn't your mind busy analyzing your date's every action? Does he like me? What does she mean by that? Will he call again? Did I say the right thing and will she take it wrong? Will he reject me or judge me? In a long-term relationship, it can be even worse. Will she nag me when I get home? Will h…



996. Top 10 Tips for a Great Relationship
     Top Tips for a Great Relationship Commit to telling the total truth A relationship involves three essential components. You, your partner and the truth. Every time you hold something back from your partner, a piece of your passion dies. Astound your partner with your generosity Relationships work best when you ask yourself what you can give to your partner, rather than working out what you can get. Take responsibility for feeling deeply loved. Ac…



997. Ten Ways to Develop a Free Agent Attitude
     1.Develop a vision of your ideal life. Include all parts of your life including your work/career, family, friends, lifestyle, spiritual endeavors, personal growth, leisure etc. As you move toward being a free agent let your vision draw you forward.2.Know what your strengths, talents and skills are. These will be the basis of the offer you make to your clients/customers or employer. Develop a use for your talents that is unique and exciting to you…



998. Job Hunting Tips #3 Organizing your Attack
     Looking for work is an energy-devouring ordeal, often leading to running in circles and not getting anywhere. A systematic approach can help you focus on your goal, avoid wasting the energy you need to conserve for interviews and employer contacts, and lower your stress level.Some resources you might find helpful include:1. Newspaper classified. Pro: you know that an opening does exist or a company wouldn’t spend money to advertise. Con: there ma…



999. Big Or Small Wedding
     Do you know how many people exactly to invite? Have you already set your wedding date? Have you set your wedding budget? If the answer is now, don't worry. These are some of the most difficult questions to answer you will be faced with during the planning process. There are many difficult tasks in the initial wedding planning process such as making the guest list. As you make your decisions, you may find yourself making compromises due to parenta…



1000. GET NO RESPECT? TRY THIS UNUSUAL APPROACH
      GET NO RESPECT? TRY THIS UNUSUAL APPROACHLike the late Rodney Dangerfield, you may sometimes find that you 'don't get no respect.' In Rodney's comedy routine, disrespect was amusing. But in real life it fills us with indignation.Our typical response is sarcasm or avoidance. Has such a reaction EVER made a difference in getting more respect from others? I doubt it.Today I'm going to show you a better way to deal with disrespectful people who irk y…



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