May 19, 2012

What Would You Do?

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Recently, I read an article about three “education workers” in Maryland who won 1/3 of the huge Mega Millions lottery jackpot.  Though they weren’t identified, some basic details were given. One such tidbit is the fact that the three new multi-millionaires all plan to continue working their regular jobs.  That’s pretty amazing when you consider [...]

Podcast #3: The Factor That Could Mean The Difference Between Success Or Failure

Belief is the difference between success and failure

In this episode of the “Living Without Limits” podcast, we cover the one factor that is absolutely vital to success in most areas of your life.  With it, you can succeed when circumstances and common wisdom say that failure is inevitable.  Without it, failure can sneak in even when everything appears to be going your [...]

Tips For Improving Your Public Speaking Skills

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Are you comfortable speaking in public?  If your immediate answer was no, you’re not alone.  Most people are, at the very least, a little nervous and uncomfortable about speaking in front of an audience.  Many would rather “take a beating” than do so.  Well, here’s some help. As a preacher and public speaker, I’ve had [...]

3 Tips To Ensure A Great Day…Even On Mondays

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Well, it’s Sunday evening and I can almost hear a collective groan coming in from all over the world.  It’s like one unified voice saying, “The weekend can’t be over. I hate Mondays and I’m not ready to start a new work week.”  I hear you. What if there was something you could do to [...]

Mid-Week Motivation: Zig Ziglar – Attitude Makes All The Difference

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I love Zig Ziglar.  He really knows how to deliver a message in a way that gets your attention and keeps it. In this message, Zig shows why attitude makes all the difference.  He uses a story about a lady who really hates her job.  Using the tips that Zig taught her, she was able [...]

Don’t Let False Security Hold You Back

Photo of a man carrying his belongings after being laid off.

I was reading an article the other day regarding the nonexistent U.S. job growth in August and how the unemployment rate is still at 9.1% overall.  That means that over 14 million Americans are still unemployed; six million of them have been unemployed for six months or longer.  That made me wonder just how many [...]

Tips For Dealing With Difficult Coworkers

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Have you ever had to deal with a difficult coworker?  You know, someone who just flat out gets on your nerves? I’m sure you have if you’ve been in the workforce very long.  If you haven’t had the pleasure yet, don’t worry.  You will.  How do you deal with coworkers when you really don’t like to be [...]

How To Prepare For A Possible Layoff

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Unemployment is something that no one likes to think about.  After all, becoming suddenly unemployed not only puts your financial security at risk, it’s also a huge shot to your identity and sense of self-worth.  Still, with unemployment above 9% and showing no signs of coming down, it’s something that’s on the back of a [...]

Tips For Dealing With A Micromanaging Boss

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Have you ever worked for a “micromanager?”  You know, the kind of boss who claims to delegate, but actually hovers over even the smallest detail and gets downright ‘bent out of shape” over the smallest mistake.  Chances are, if you’ve worked for one, you know it! In the nearly thirty years I’ve been in the [...]

Wishes, Dreams and Goals.

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Do you ever think about what your life will be like in the future?  Sure you do.  Everyone does it and we’ve been doing it since we were kids.  I remember my childhood fantasies of the future.  I was going to be a fireman and a professional wrestler when I grew up.  Well, one out [...]