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February 8, 2008 Who Is To Blame For This?In This Issue:Feature Article: "Who Is To Blame For This?" Quick Tips: "How To Get Through Sticking Points" Fast Facts: "Feeling a Bit Ratty?" “Who Is To Blame For This?”I was speaking to someone the other day who was complaining about not enjoying her well-paid, low-stress, highly respected job.She told me that the only reason she continued working in this job was because it paid well and, besides, she didn't know what else to do. If you know me by now, you can probably imagine that, at this point, I was shaking my head in disbelief. But then she said something that made my jaw drop. She blamed "society" for her predicament! Yes, she blamed "society" for making her want material things (nice house, nice car, nice clothes, etc) which, in turn, "forced" her to endure a job she didn't like. No, she wasn't joking. Now you may be surprised to discover that, after a moment's hesitation... I said NOTHING to challenge her on this. I didn't admonish her for having a "victim mentality", or for failing to take responsibility for her own life, or for not being grateful for the many great things and opportunities she had experienced in her life. I didn't explain that successful people take charge of their lives and beat to their own drum, no matter what "society" says. I didn't tell her what a cop-out it was to blame "society" for decisions she, and only she, had made. And I didn't suggest that she might actually find a better job if she climbed out of her comfort zone and tried something new. No, I didn't bother. I decided to TUNE OUT instead! Sometimes... ...it's just a waste of energy trying to save people who won't attempt to save themselves. I'd rather spend my energy on people who, whatever challenges they face, are actively seeking to overcome these challenges and achieve a better life! How about you? * HIGHLY RECOMMENDED * “How To Publish Your Own Successful Email Newsletter”I was going to write a report on how to publish a successful email newsletter. After all, I've been publishing Success Accelerator for about a year and a half now, and prior to that, I wrote 3 weekly newsletters for my previous Internet business. So I reckon I've learned a thing or two. But Kevin Riley has beaten me to the punch! Kevin, who's a good friend of mine, has just produced a report" Recipe For Delivering Your Own Popular Newsletter" which pretty much covers everything you need to know about publishing email newsletters, autoresponder series, and promotional emails. So I'm not going to re-invent the wheel... get Kevin's report instead: ==> Recipe For Delivering Your Own Popular Newsletter “How To Get Through Sticking Points”When you've been grappling with a problem for hours...When you've tried every possible way to solve it... When nothing seems to work... When you're at the end of your rope... When you just can't figure it out... And you feel like you're hitting your head against a brick wall... There's only one thing to do... Get as far away from that problem as possible! Take a break. Do something else for a few hours. Go for a walk. Watch TV. Visit a friend or colleague. Relax. Chances are, when you return to the problem - relaxed and refreshed - the answer will be staring at you in the face. Try it! * HIGHLY RECOMMENDED * “FREE: Get Set For Success!”If you want to start a home based business, this 7-day multi- media program is for you. Each day, for seven days, you'll receive an email, audio message or audio interview designed to help you develop the powerful "I can do anything!" mindset necessary to get your work at home business up and running. Click here to get started today: “Feeling a Bit Ratty?”February 7, 2008 marks the beginning of the Chinese year, 4706.Each year in the Chinese calendar is symbolized by one of 12 mammals. These are the: Rat If you're born during a year symbolized by one of these animals, you are said to have some of the characteristics of that animal (as defined by Chinese astrology). According to Chinese astrology, rats - as the first sign in the Chinese zodiac - are leaders, pioneers and conquerors. They're supposedly charming, passionate and charismatic, as well as being practical and hardworking. What's more, they apparently have great leadership skills and are more organized, meticulous and systems-oriented than any other of the 12 signs. Guess who's a rat? ;-) Okay, Okay... I didn't tell you their less than desirable qualities, did I? Maybe next time... (Source: Wikipedia.org) |
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