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Fear of Success? It’s a Myth

Fear of Success? It’s a Myth

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” Thomas Edison I’ve heard some people claim they have a fear of success. When I ask what they mean, they often reply that they never follow through on their goals because they’re afraid of what might happen if they were…

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It’s September 2019 – Time to Go Back to School

It’s September 2019 – Time to Go Back to School

“Read an hour every day in your chosen field. This works out to about one book per week, fifty books per year, and will guarantee your success.” Brian Tracy, personal development guru It’s September again. I’ll bet it’s been a long time since you went to college, where the school year started each fall. But for those…

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My Favorite Summertime Recipes

My Favorite Summertime Recipes

You may not know that besides my many other talents, I make these great recipes from scratch in summer when I’m in a “south-of-the-border” mood. Chipotle Salsa 3 – 5 dry chipotle chilis — get a bag of dry ones at a Mexican grocery or used canned ones. (You can really use any kind of…

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How to Go from Commodity to Trusted Confidant

How to Go from Commodity to Trusted Confidant

Add value by sharing your life experience. “Give value. Give value, Give value. And then ask for the business.” Gary Vaynerchuk It doesn’t matter what your business is in the competitive world of professionals – Financial Advisor, Attorney, CPA, Benefits Consultant, etc. – you’re most likely initially perceived as a commodity by the people in…

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