March 21, 2007

7 Types of People To Avoid

In This Issue:

Feature Article: "7 Types of People To Avoid"

Quick Tips: "The Surprising Truth About Job Interviews"

Myth Buster: "Why You CAN'T Bury Your Head in The Sand Like an Ostrich"

* FEATURE ARTICLE *

“7 Types of People To Avoid”

Sad to say, there are some people in this world who will hinder your success and happiness.

I urge you to avoid these people as much as you can. Firstly, because they'll consume a lot of your energy for no real benefit... secondly, because being with them will undermine your success and happiness... and finally, because there are plenty of good people who are more deserving of your attention, and in turn, will do much more for you.

If you can't avoid negative people altogether, put your emotional "armor" on whenever you're near them. By all means be civil, moral and ethical... but be careful not to let them "get to you" (whether or not they mean to).

Here are 7 types of people to avoid. Those who are - when it comes to their relationship with YOU - predominantly:

1. Evil - people who are immoral, unethical and malicious.

2. Dishonest - people who lie, are deceitful and can't be trusted.

3. Selfish - people who nearly always put themselves first and just can't seem to empathize with anyone else.

4. Negative - people who leave you feeling bad about yourself. They can do this overtly or quite subtly. The clue lies in how you feel during, or just after, being around them. If you somehow feel a little worse... they're negative.

5. Self-centered - people who constantly talk about themselves... to the point where you'll mention something peculiar to your own life, and they'll still find an angle that's about them!

6. Uncommunicative - people who constantly need to be prodded for any kind of communication, let alone meaningful contribution. They're inherently uncommunicative and reactive... and hard work to deal with.

7. All of the above - don't walk away from someone like this: RUN!

Now, let me add that someone you find to be negative, may NOT be a negative influence on someone else. And apart from people who, in their dealings with you, seem evil, dishonest or selfish, a negative person may not be a "bad" person. They may just be a "bad match" for you.

This is not about judging people - it's about you deciding who to associate with for your own sanity, success and happiness.

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* HIGHLY RECOMMENDED *

“How To Manage People”

Some years ago, I realized that I needed to manage people more effectively if I was to succeed in business.

After all, I couldn't do everything myself.

And I couldn't afford to waste another cent on staff who were unmotivated and unproductive.

Yet, if I was to be honest myself, it was my own attitude and lack of knowledge that was holding me back from finding, hiring, motivating and managing the right people... the right way.

Not only was I a bit of a "control freak" but I didn't know what to do - and what NOT to do - to manage people effectively.

So I embarked on a mission to discover exactly how to manage people to achieve the best possible results.

Not just business results – like greater profitability, meeting or beating performance targets, productivity, low turnover and high morale – but also PERSONAL results like more money, more work satisfaction, and ultimately, less work, less stress and greater happiness!

I re-evaluated my experiences working for others and being in business for myself, and spent months reading over the latest theories and research on employee management. I then started assembling a comprehensive system for managing people.

Initially it was for myself, but as I spoke with other managers and business owners, I realized that others would benefit from the same system.

And, of course, seeing a widespread need... I saw a business opportunity too!

So I poured all my experiences, observations, discussions and research into a resource - the How To Manage People System - that any business owner or manager could use to quickly and dramatically transform him or herself into a highly effective manager.

To find out more about managing people and get your copy of the System, click here.

* QUICK TIPS *

“The Surprising Truth About Job Interviews”

While you might feel like you're "on trial" during a job interview... and in some cases those interviewing you may have a hidden agenda... in general, your interviewers want you to be the one they hire.

You see, many managers and business owners dread the hiring process. They wish they could just find the right person straight away so they can get their problem solved (the problem the new employee is supposed to solve) and they don't have to endure any more tedious and frustrating interviews with inappropriate candidates.

So, guess what? When you step into that interview room, chances are, the people interviewing you are actually supporting you.

They WANT you to act the part... they want you to come up with the "right" answers... they want you to say and do the "right" things... the want you to be THE ONE...

They want to hire you!

All you have to do is convince them that you can solve the problem they want solved, or do the job the way they want it done, and that you can do so profitably or cost-effectively. If you can exceed these expectations, even better.

How do you do this? You find out what the problem is that the job is designed to address and build up a convincing case that you can do it to the employer's satisfaction.

The job ad and job description will give you solid clues, but I suggest you do a little more research and *thinking* than the average job candidate.

As much as you can, get to know the industry, company, department and people you'll be working with if you get the job.

Check out my book, Insider Job Secrets Revealed, for heaps of ideas on what to look for, how to research, how to prepare your resume, and what to do in the job interview to convince the employer that you're THE ONE.

To get the book, click here.

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* HIGHLY RECOMMENDED *

“A Bull Market In Gold?”

Do you recall Howard Ruff?

In the 1980s Howard published one of the most successful financial newsletters of that time.

He's also sold millions of books, including "How to Prosper During the Coming Bad Times" and many others.

Yes... THAT Howard Ruff.

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If you invest, or are interested in investing, in precious metals, pick up a copy from this website today.

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Don't miss out, as the offer will be taken down soon.

Take a moment now and check this out.

* MYTH BUSTER *

“Why You CAN'T Bury Your Head in The Sand Like an Ostrich”

It's simply really.

Because ostriches don't - and never have - buried their heads in the sand!

It's one of the biggest myths around.

Frankly, I feel sorry for ostriches. For centuries, by likening ourselves to them, we've indirectly and falsely accused them of being prone to foolishly ignore problems that won't go away.

In fact, ostriches generally do one of three things when facing imminent attack: they run away (up to 65 mph thank you very much!), kick with their legs, or, when nursing eggs, hide by lying flat on the ground, which, from a distance, makes them look like a grassy mound.

So how did we all come to believe that ostriches hide their heads in the sand?

According to Australian Broadcasting Commission's Science commentator Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki, the myth was likely started by a misreading of one of the sections of "Natural History", the 37-book work by Roman thinker, Pliny the Elder (23-79AD).

In Chapter 1 of Book 10, Pliny wrote, "...they imagine, when they have thrust their head and neck into a bush, that the whole of their body is concealed."

This one sentence is believed to be the root of the myth about ostriches putting their heads in the sand.

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