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Warrior Manager - Free Tele-Seminar April 20, 2010

Over the last few months I have been working with “The Institute For Human Potential” (IFHP) in developing the Warrior Manager program. The reason for the collaboration is to provide to you both knowledge and tools that will impact dramatically employee engagement, productivity and performance.

As you might expect, one of the questions that kept cropping up during interviews with key industry leaders was “What is a Warrior Manager? Is it a same as program, or is it something new and do I have to do anything physical?”

All good questions. One thing I have found is that many people make the mistake of thinking that Martial Arts is purely a physical discipline. Sure we all have seen that it does have a physical side; and that is only the result of all the mental training that precedes it. This training is hugely valuable when applied to business as it starts with a high level of contextual or situational awareness.

Inside of being acutely aware of what’s so, versus your concerns, stories, projections of what might be happening, you can be far more appropriately responsive with much less stress to your external environment. Remember that time where you were faced with a huge challenge, a real hill that you didn’t think you could climb, and that really freaked you out. Now, imagine taking that challenge on with a clear, focused mindset. You would have been far more empowered and effective in achieving the results you needed.

I remember one specific time when I was grading for my red belt, against 3 opponents, all taller and heavier than me. After already completing 10 rounds of sparring I was exhausted; and as they rushed at me all at once I could feel the sense of panic run through me…how was I going to survive the next 10 minutes?

I did what had become instinctive from training, and took a deep breath and refocused on my opponents. With that my focus and mind cleared and the resources that I had appeared and I was in the moment, moving easily and effortlessly to counter every attack. I was in control without having to have a conscious thought of what I had to do, it just happened.

Before you go into any situation, take a moment and clear your mind of any negative thoughts. Keep the positive ones. Then, consider what is really happening in this moment. Let go of any projections, concerns, worries; just focus on the now.

Notice how much clearer and more able you are to act as needed.

It’s your first step to being a Warrior Manager

We’ll be discussing this and more on our free tele-class April 20 at 12 noon. If you want to register, simply go to our The Institute For Human Potential now: www.thehpinstitute.com

See you at the call…The Business Sensei…Paul Mracek

Lately, people find it difficult even thinking about spending on their home when the economy is so bad. I full heartedly believe that America’s current situation is a wake up call to the way people have been living – many (not everyone) living beyond their means, in out of control unnecessary spending, and simply unattached to consequences until reality sinks in. But rest assured that no matter what your situation is – it is here to make you stronger and happier at home and within your‘self’.

It is a time (now more than ever) to think more creatively to save money, to connect with your soul and find out what makes you happy, to nourish your home so it can feed you emotionally and prepare you for a magnificent future!

Below are 4 Creative Resources for Decorating in this Economy to inspire and empower you to surround yourself within a home that you LOVE to walk into …

Swap-o-rama:

Have you ever eyed an item your neighbor had and wished you could have it? Well, maybe NOW you can!! No, I do not mean that you should go get a mask and sneak into your neighbors home while humming the Mission Impossible theme song. I mean, perhaps you can swap an item that you do not want with an item you’re your neighbors has and they do not want. Your table lamp may be old to you, but new to a home that didn’t have it. So a fun and ‘no spending’ way to get new items is by swapping them with neighbors, family, friends, and even co-workers.

$0.99 stores rock!!

I believe dollar stores rock!! They never cease to amaze me with the variety of unexpected items that they carry – like: glassware that make great vases, candles that are at least $5 less than in department stores, mesh baskets for fruits, pictures frames what you can paint any color your your heart desires without feeling that you will ruin it because of the cost. And hey, it is nobodies’ beeeeswax how much you spent on an item. So, go adventure into a $0.99 store near you this week and see what items they carry that surprise you!

Tantalizing thrift stores:

Thrifts stores are making a combat in style! –  it is nowadays considered hip to shop in a thrift store full of economical items that have a history to it. A snazzy name for thrift store is … vintage store! Another great reason to shop at a thrift shop is that most are associated with a charity so while you are helping yourself decorate in style, you are also helping a charity. Hmm, I wonder what great finds you will spot in a vintage store near you?! Perhaps a pair of lovely chairs that you can simply sand, and repaint (or stain) a color you love to match your home décor! 

Move and reuse:

Do you want to shop for items without spending mula or even traveling far? You can by .. shopping within your own home! Yes, YOUR own home! Look around and see what furniture pieces you can use from their conventional location to decorate your home to ‘feel and look’ different while using your own items! Here are some ideas, perhaps you can:

-          move your kitchen cupboard to become your bedroom armoire

-          move your bedroom armoire to become your living room’s TV stand

-          move your TV stand to the perfect spot in your home office to become a bookshelf

Now is the time to reflect on what you like and do not like within your home and yourself, take responsibility to heal your self and nurture your self by being surrounded by items that you love! Now, keep in mind that I wrote – items that you love, not memories that you love. Are you keeping an item/décor/gift that a friend gave you for sentimental reasons, but which you truly have outgrown? If so, then the item may be clutter – when it doesn’t leave space for things that make your heart smile!

If you want a guide on how to decorate to nurture yourself, then read ‘Delicious Decorating for the Star in You’.

© 2007 Ada’s Interior Design, Inc. All Rights Reserved | Website: www.adasdecoratingsolutions.com

Ada Gonzalez is the creative director of Ada’s Interior Design, Inc. in New York. She designs solutions that provide comfort & function with a BIG SPLASH of style without having to spend hi-end prices on furniture & furnishings. Her designs have appeared in the Life & Style section of The Journal News and the Lohub Blog of Westchester County. In April 2007 she won a design competition called “Interior Motives”. She was an Interior Decorating subject specialist for DETC (Distant Education Training Council) spring 2007. Her weekly newsletter called “Smart Decorating! E-News” is her way of reaching out and sharing decorating tips to people across the United States. To get more information go to www.adasdecoratingsolutions.com

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Do You Know What the News Scoop Is?

We have “Launch” with “The Internet Marketers Meeting Place”!
With the help of some friends who have quickly seen the value of this fantastic initiative we are live! And the best part is that you will also get to see and hear some of these people live and of course meet “Face2Face” at the planned weely sessions over the coming weeks.

Who are these fantastic people? Well I am sure they don’t need any introduction as they are well known in the Internet Marketing world…

• The Networking World - Brenda Thomson
• Nitty Gritty Newsletters - Fred Gillen
• Profite Minute - Rod Moore
• Business Mum - Melissa Khalinsky

There are a couple of really great initiatives that will blow your socks off!

Today we want to tell you about one of them, we call it “The Hot Seat”.
It promises to be a laugh a minute that will give you serious outcomes for your
internet marketing business.

Will you be the one selected to sit in the “Hot Seat” and what will it mean for your internet marketing business?

Find out more by visiting http://face2facewebnetworking.com/information

Every week, a lucky attendee will be selected to come onto the platform and sit in the
“Hot Seat” so that we can focus solely on brainstorming ways to grow your business.

Not only that but you will be given:

•    A written review on the Face2FaceWebNetworking Website
•    An opportunity to participate in a live recorded interview about your business
•    World Wide Exposure through our live recording of each weekly event
•    A Mystery gift as our way of saying thank you for joining in the fun!

If you want to be the one sitting in “The Hot Seat” you can book your tickets now
to attend the first ever live weekly “Internet Marketer’s meeting place at:
http://face2facewebnetworking.com/events/

“The Internet Marketer’s Meeting Place’ is the place to go if you want to not only have some fun but also you are serious about building your online business. Its the only place for Internet Marketers looking to connect with people who can speak the same foreign language as them!

All the things that your are looking for and can’t find anywhere…
•    We have a format specifically for internet marketers We have the answers to your burning questions
•    We have access to the industry ‘gurus’
•    We have access to people who want to venture with you
•    We have the venue for you to meet mix and mingle each and every week, with other internet marketers
•    We have an environment that will be filled with internet marketers on a regular ongoing basis
•    We have the experts coming to speak to you on ways to grow your list and we all know the money is in the list

As you can see when I get on rolling there is no stopping us…you’ll want to see it for yourself, so get over to the registration page and secure you spot and one for your friend, you never know they may shout you for a coffee…or something a bit stronger!

See you soon…5th May at the Internet Marketers Meeting Place!

http://face2facewebnetworking.com/events/

Coleen and Paul

Well who would have ever thought!!! Through John Muscat over at Monash Incubator Centre, Mulgrave Melbourne, where Face2Face will be held, Paul and I have received an formal invitation from Monash City Council to Showcase Face2Face at their forthcoming “Women In Business” Breakfast on May 27th 2009.

Brenda Thompson over at www.networkingworld.net.au who is also an esteemed leader in Women’s Business, had a chat with me today and she will be visiting Face2Face to share her myriad of knowledge with you all. Brenda is your lady when it comes to the Number 1 Business Matchmaking and Networking Central Hub of Information so remember that. You are all in for a real treat when this lady speaks and it is definitely going to be an evening you will not want to miss.

There are exciting times ahead for us all with Face2Face offering a reliable meeting place for us internet marketers so do take advantage. Look out for more news of our forthcoming Launch in Brenda’s Newsletter.

Fred over at www.nittygrittynewsletter.com is also featuring the launch so check him out to. Fred’s newsletters take the hard work out of doing it yourself, so pay him a visit and say gidday. He’s sure to help you out and give you exactly what you want when it comes to creating your very own unique newsletter. Stay tuned for the next update from Face2Face, your very own Internet Marketers Meeting Place.

Coleen and Paul

If you weren’t in the room the weekend of the 27th March, then you missed out on what is fast becoming known a the “Networking Event of The Year”.

Rod Moore from Profit Minute, along with his lovely wife Sue hosted an event that saw the whispers turn into a loud roar…that is a roar of applause, ladies and gentlemen, for creating an environment over the span of 3 days where a strong community of likeminded people were able to network their buisnesses, create Joint Ventures and make friends.

It’s all in the follow up so remember that! The follow up means the the relationship and the relationship means a list!

The Mega Networking Event has inspired those that meet this past weekend to say ‘connected’.

Face2FaceWebNetworking is proud to extend an invitation to those that attended the Mega Networking Event, to continue gathering each week at the “Internet Marketers Meeting Place’ to continue building and cementing the relationships formed at Rod Moore’s Mega Networking Event.

If you missed out. If you weren’t in the room…….Write yourself a big note on a bright colored Post It Note ‘MUST ATTEND THE NEXT MEGA NETWORKING EVENT!”

you can be absolutely Guaranteed it is going to be a sell out within hours of being announced, so my suggestion would be BOOK YOUR TICKET as soon as you receive an email announcing the dates for the next event.

Guest speakers included

Lorraine Pirihi, Jenni Armato, Kerwin Rae, Brenda Thompson, Rik Schnabel, Justin Herald, Nik Cree, Ludwina Dautovic, Ben Angel, Juy Cheung, and Barbara Gabogrecan just to name a few.

WOW…… WOW…..You have got to be there yourself to full experience the wonderful opportunites that this gentleman and his wife created for 100’s of people all in the space of 3 days!

Until next time
‘Dare To Dream and Peace Will Be Your Prize”
Coleen