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My Dog Wouldn't Do That!

What’s the world comin’ to?I know that’s not the typical opening to one of my columns, but this one is different because I’m having a real hard time writing it. I’m in pain. Real physical pain. There are two holes in the back left knee of m...

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Dogs - Man's Best Friend

Dogs have been known as man's best friend for decades. Owning a dog can be a positive, enjoyable experience for the entire family. Keep in mind however, that the decision to own a dog is an important one that should not be taken lightly. A dog i...

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HOW TO USE 'THE BIG BENEFIT' TO INCREASE YOUR SALES AND PROFITS

People buy products or services from you because they expect to gain a benefit. The benefit is more valuable to them than the money they spend to get it. You can use that benefit 3 different ways to increase the results produced by your marketing eff...

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How Do You Measure Success

Success isn't all that it's cracked up to be... I'm serious! Stop laughing!Well, success is important, very important in fact, depending on how you measure it. I going to give you an example of an imaginary "successful" individual. Let...

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Talk Yourself Into Success

You’ve tried and failed. You’ve watched others fall. You’re wiped out, burned out, and beaten. Is there any way to turn it all around?If you’re reading this, than likely you have been working very hard at realizing a goal that now seems out o...

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3 Questions, 5 Minutes a Day Make leaps towards greater balance in one single week with the Shicka Boom 5 Minute Morning Balance Ritual

This article is dedicated to a woman that I've never met and probably never will. Tall with dark, dark hair, she was perfectly manicured in a tailored suit with high-heeled pumps. We shared a subway car in Manhattan two years ago. She was standi...

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Addiction to Self-Judgment

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated.For other articles which ...

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The Five Steps of Forgiveness

In every life there is someone who needs forgiven. There is a father or mother who made mistakes in raising us. There is a teacher who was harsh or uncaring. There is a friend who misused our friendship. There is a boss or co-worker who tried our pat...

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Anger and Your Health How Your Outlook Influences Health and Your Ability to Control Anger

The situation: Jane and Anthony have differing ways of viewing the world. Jane is a pessimist (the glass is half-empty), while Anthony is an optimist (the glass is half-full). These outlooks influence how they experience similar situations.Scene 1: J...

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The Secret to Instantly Boost Your Self-Esteem

I have read thousands of books, articles and message board posts about self-esteem. And most of them are the equivalent of painting a house that is about to collapse.Keep yourself busy. Get out more. Achieve something. Write three good things about y...

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