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Are You or are you with A Commitment-Phobe

We hear it all the time. "He just won't make a commitment." "She just wants some space right now." "I'm not sure if I'm ready for a serious relationship."What does having a fear of commitment really mean? Actually, it means basically w...

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Use an 'Inverted Triangle' in Your Introduction

When I was teaching public speaking, one of the biggestcomplaints I heard from my students was, "I don't know how tostart!" This is a problem that goes well beyond classroomspeeches, however. Many of the questions I get from businessspeakers are...

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Lisa's Christmas

Lisa's Christmas by: Bonnie Kettenbach Lisa was born into a loving Christian family and went through life knowing of The Lord and his supreme sacrifice. She was accustomed to Amazing Grace each Sunday and saying grace before meals. Lisa kne...

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Who Are The Underminers?

Who Are The Underminers? by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. How many of you had the experience growing up of being told in various ways to limit yourselves from being all you can be? The movie “The Incredibles” is a wonderful metaphor for this. In thi...

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Glass Half Full

Glass Half Full by: Irene Segal YES MY GLASS IS ALWAYS HALF FULL AND YOURS CAN BE TOO! Clients, friends and colleagues often comment on the fact that I am a walking and talking field of positive energy. They wonder, often in amazement, how I ke...

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Become a Babe Magnet without Surgery or Drugs!

Become a Babe Magnet without Surgery or Drugs! by: Kathryn Lord"I'd like to find a partner who dances. Do you?" my profile on Match.com asked. My now-husband Drew emailed that he was willing to take lessons, and that was enough for me. Non-...

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The Great Career Switch

The Great Career Switch by: David Leonhardt "Hello. Is the doctor in?" "I'll be with you as soon as I finish filling in these forms." "But I really need to see a doctor." "There, now what can I do fo – EEEEEK! You...you....you're a g...

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The Porch Light* Method to Speaking Confidence

The Porch Light Method to Speaking Confidence by: Melissa Mayers Lewis You know the feeling. Looking out at a sea of faces, you notice a few scowls, frowns, even droopy eyelids on some of your audience members. What are they thinking? Do they di...

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Footprints and Monuments - Slow Down

Footprints and Monuments - Slow Down by: Jeff Earlywine Every month I usually sit down and write an article around the topics of leadership, teamwork, vision, or self-improvement. However, this month I am only passing on something that came acro...

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So You Want To Be a Nurse When You Grow Up

You're interested in becoming a nurse. How do you get into the field? First of all, you need to assess your basic interest. Why do you want to get into nursing? Are you getting ready to graduate from high school and always wanted to be a nurse?D...

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