Just Good Stuff

Personal Inspiration, Growth and Following Jesus

2009-01-25T22:47:00.004-05:00

Seeds of Greatness Value-Based Enrichment Program

2008-11-17T21:43:00.003-05:00

Hi,

You may be interested in this link: one of my favorite authors, Denis Waitley.

Enjoy,

Lee

Seeds of Greatness
The Value-Based Family Enrichment Program
for 21st Century Leaders by Dr. Denis Waitley and Dr. Maryann Rosenthal The instruction manual that should have been
delivered with each child.

10 Core Roots and Wings

Tips for Younger Kids,

Teens,

Blended Families

Achievement Lifeguide

Perpetual Coaching Calendar

My Affiliate Check List by Charlie Page

2008-09-28T20:24:00.002-04:00

I've interacted with Charlie for a number of years and
enjoy his material.

Here's an article you might benefit from.

Lee

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MY AFFILIATE SUCCESS CHECKLIST
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1. MAKE SURE THE PRODUCT BEING OFFERED MATCHES YOU

If your passion is embroidery, you probably won't do
too well with car parts sites. Stick with what you know
at first and, once you learn how to promote on the
Internet, move on to different products.

2. CHECK IT OUT

Don't just jump in because it's easy. Ask yourself this
question; is the product or service you are affiliating
with something you would bring to your best friend? If
not, you may want to keep looking.

3. TALK TO CURRENT AFFILIATES

Ask for a list of happy affiliates. Ask them some key
questions such as did they get the help and support
promised? Are they being paid on time? You get the
idea.

4. THINK LONG TERM

If your first arrangement doesn't pan out, don't give
up. Many people on the net are making excellent incomes
with affiliate programs. You can too.

5. GO FOR QUALITY

Make a checklist of everything you want, find two who
meet the criteria, and go all out with those two.
Remember that it will be your reputation on the line.

6. HOW WELL DO THEY SELL?

You need to ask how well the product or service you
will be promoting 'converts'. Conversion is simply the
number of people per 100 who buy something.

For example, at the Directory of Ezines we convert 8 of
every 100 visitors to buyers. We know this because we
do the hard work of analyzing our traffic and sales,
and have for 10 years now.

This is the hard work that affiliates never have to do,
which is why being an affiliate is so much fun! You
make the money but don't have to do the copy writing or
figure out conversions or any of the back-office stuff.

For most established products you will promote you can
expect this number to range from .5% to about 10%.
Anything higher or lower and you need to be careful
about them telling you the truth.

Also, be aware that 'hot' products convert well while
they are hot but conversion drops with time. So be sure
to get *current* conversion figures.

7. WHAT IS THE COOKIE DURATION?

Most affiliate programs track using 'cookies' that are
set on the visitor's machine. You need to know how long
this cookie lasts and if it can be overwritten.

The reason this is important is that it will change how
you market.

If a company has a short cookie duration then you want
to focus on ads that make the sale now. If they have a
long duration you can use other methods (like banners)
that are more passive.

You also want to know if the cookie can be overwritten.

If it can, then someone who first learned about product
X from you, but clicks another link to buy, will not
earn you the commission you deserve.

Neither of these factors are good or bad (Amazon has an
incredibly short cookie but people still make fortunes
as affiliates for them) but are worth knowing.

8. DO YOU EARN 'BACKEND' COMMISSIONS?

This means do you get paid when someone you refer buys
a second product? This is vitally important. People
often buy two, three or more products from one site.
You should earn commissions for every product they buy.

9. DO YOU EARN RENEWAL COMMISSIONS?

If you send someone to a site where they pay a monthly
or quarterly fee, do you get paid every time or just
once? You should get paid every time.

10. DO THEY SUPPORT YOU?

Most people don't know, or have the time, to write ads
and create banners or graphics. You should expect the
program you join to provide these tools as well as some
training on how to sell their products.

>>> WHERE TO FIND GOOD AFFILIATE PROGRAMS <<<

My favorite tool for finding great products to sell as
an affiliate is Affiliates Alert.

They offer a free version, which does an excellent job.
As soon as you've earned some affiliate income, you
might want to consider the Pro version, as I did.

You can get the free version here ...

http://www.directoryofezines.com/affalert.html

Forums are excellent resources to learn what really
works. Here are my top three forum choices.

1. Anthony Blake's Marketing Forum

http://www.ablake.net/forum/

2. The Warriors of Internet Marketing.

http://www.warriorforum.com/

3. Michael Green's Marketing Forum

http://www.howtocorphelp.com/forum/

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Here are THREE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES that will help you
succeed as an affiliate fast.

Allan Gardyne of Associate Programs.com. Great advice
from a guy who has been there.
http://www.associateprograms.com

A great site to learn and earn is Ken McArthur's site.
http://www.affiliateshowcase.com

Without a doubt, using ClickBank to find products is
the smart choice for a serious affiliate.

It costs nothing to become an affiliate and they offer
over 11,000 products. Many a real-life fortune has been
made promoting ClickBank products.
http://www.clickbank.com

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If you are committed to quality, and only offer your
people quality resources, time will become your ally
and your affiliate commissions alone can quite
literally pay for the lifestyle of your dreams.

The best way to start is to choose three programs that
meet your criteria, and let them teach you how to be
successful with their program.

After all, when you win, they win.

And that's a beautiful way to make a living online.

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Charlie Page helps people succeed online with products
that educate combined with personal support. To see all
that Charlie offers, including a chance to work with
Charlie personally, visit ...
http://www.realworldtactics.com/cmd.php?af=46045

Heartfelt Values

2008-08-04T17:59:00.005-04:00

Hi,

You may or may not know that I enjoy creating quotes.
I was thinking about purpose in life and the whole idea
of success...

And created this.

Enjoy,

Lee

Heartfelt Values
© Lee Wise All rights reserved

Lightning rods to the heart that…

Fuel passion,
Focus energies,
Sustain momentum,
And preserve integrity.

ThinkTQ and the Power Of TQ

2008-08-01T21:12:00.004-04:00

ThinkTQ to me is...

Definitely good stuff!

In fact, I require The Power Of TQ (one of their products)
as a text for my student interns (I assist in the training of
pastoral interns during their third year of the Master of
Divinity degree program).

Why do I like them?

1. The emails alone that you can get (i.e. if you click on the
this ThinkTQ link) are definitely worth getting.

2. The Power Of TQ is one of the most unique and helpful
resources I've purchased in years.

It summarizes hundreds of books in terms of actions to
take that define personal success and gives you a
personalized action plan for your success.

And I really do mean personal.

It's a made-to-order, custom-published 172 page book
containing your personalized, 100 point performance
assessment and evaluation.

I constantly refer back to the results of my personalized
book to "bring me back to center," focus my actions,
and improve my days. In other words, it's extremely
hands on.

3. I like the owner. I've been able to interact with E.R.
over the past several years and he does sincerely have
a heart to help people experience a better life.

Those are a few short thoughts. I have no problem
recommending, especially, The Power Of TQ. It's top
quality stuff.

If you decide to visit the site, I'd be sure and check out
the Big Picture and Basic Concepts.

Well, that's it for now.

Enjoy the evening,

Lee

Prison Entrepreneurship Program (PEP)

2008-07-17T15:09:00.003-04:00

** People Making A Difference **

This certainly qualifies as "good stuff."
Recently took a look at this and thought it sounded like
a quality effort.

Enjoy,

Lee

Prison Entrepreneurship Program (PEP)
http://www.prisonentrepreneurship.org

What if you were known for the worst thing you've ever done?
Would you want a chance to redefine yourself-a fresh start?

We're pioneers of innovative programs that connect the
nation's top executives, MBA students and politicians with
convicted felons. Our entrepreneurship boot camp and re-
entry programs are proven solutions for reformed inmates who
thrive on challenge and accountability.

On Making Adjustments

2008-07-06T16:58:00.002-04:00

Naturally I think this is "just good stuf"".. I wrote it!

Enjoy,

Lee

~*~*~*~*~*~*
ON MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
© Lee Wise All rights reserved

Doing what I must do
before before burnout becomes a reality
never dreamed about and much less expected

~*~*~*~*~*~*

I believe the idea of reducing expectations qualifies as one
of those "absolute musts" when dealing with our ever
fluctuating pressures and responsibilities of life.

A stubborn refusal or delayed decision to make adjustments
where they may be made -- especially where and when the need
for such acclimations stand screaming to be recognized --
can (in my opinion) contribute to...

Physical weariness,
Emotional drain to say the least,
And burnout to name the worst.

Taking my personal "expectations temperature" and making
ruthless judgment calls as to whether or not I am harming
myself in an attempt to live up to these standards can be
very beneficial.

And how do you take an "expectations temperature?" While
certainly no expert, I might suggest asking questions such
as these...

"Are my expectations realistic?" And, "Are they realistic
regarding where I find myself at this stage of my life?"

"Are my expectations based on truth? Should I be, or do I
really need to be, feeling this way right now?"

"Do I *really* need to feel guilty about this? I mean,
really?"

"Do I have too many expectations in view of my present
emotional, physical and spiritual state of being?"

"Are any areas of my life screaming from the sidelines
saying: 'Listen! You've *got* to adjust or you'll crash!' Am
I listening to these cries for action or avoiding their
pleas?"

"What small, doable, adjustments could I make to ease some
of the pain, relieve part of the pressure, or reach that
important goal without killing myself?"

"Can anyone help me make the needed adjustments in my life?"

Obviously, the matter of making adjustments owns a sensitive
piece of real estate on the landscape of my heart.

And should the truth be told...

Were I not in the process of harmonizing the
responsibilities and expectations of my life by making
creative choices to do so *this very day,* sailing in my
world would be a lot, lot rougher.

For what it's worth,

Lee

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On Good Time Management

2008-05-15T10:20:00.004-04:00

Man oh man it's been a long time since I've posted.
I'll have to think of some additional things to share.

Just created this so I thought I'd at least post something, LOL!

I continually work at that struggle.

The best to you in all things,

Lee

On Good Time Management
© Lee Wise All rights reserved

Good time management means...

Striving for quality within reason,
Results without insane demands,
And purpose-filled actions encased in love,
tempered by flexibility, and balanced with joy.

In essence it means...

Controlling my time
without losing control of my life.

WAHM...Do What You Want Online... w/out Leaving Kids Behind

2007-11-08T18:48:00.000-05:00

Hi,

Here is an interesting resource for you to consider.

Enjoy,

Lee

From the site...

Do What You Want Online... w/out Leaving Kids Behind?

You Are At Home For Your Kids...
Now You Can Contribute Financially Too...
And Love It!

Your children are your top priority. Your investment in them
is total.

You feel strongly that you're doing a job only you can do.

And the reward?
Absolutely priceless.

Flexibility, Passion, Income.
Do what you Love Online
Without Leaving Your Kids Behind

Build a business where you are in control, following a
step-by-step plan and using tools with a proven track record
of success within a positive, forward-thinking and supportive community.

SBI! sites succeed. And we prove it. SiteSell is the only
company in the world that proves success.

Other companies would, of course, if they could. But 99% of
their small business sites fail. You cannot afford to lose a
year of your life and thousands of dollars, which is what
failure costs.

Read more about Site Build It!. It's all about the "it"
in Site Build It!.

Or take SBI! home for a No Risk Test Drive. You have a
future to gain, a past (i.e., knowledge) to convert into
income, and absolutely nothing to lose.

For a LOT more information go here -->
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A neat ezine.. Achieve Ezine

2007-10-14T17:32:00.000-04:00

Hello again,

There are several ezines that I really appreciate, and
the AchieveEzine is certainly one of them.

Highly recommended.

Good articles, quotes, and things to check out. One
of the neat features involves a variety of places to
help others.

Enjoy,

Lee

A good article for you... The "Fab Four" That Will Get You Into Trouble

2007-02-11T10:11:00.000-05:00

THE "FAB FOUR"... THAT WILL GET YOU INTO TROUBLE
(And... Another 4 That Will Help You Stay Out Of Trouble)
© Lee Wise All rights reserved

Want to get into trouble quick? Practice the first
"fabulous four" below and you will.

Want help in staying out of trouble? Strive to put into
practice the second "fabulous four" and it will help.

THE "FABULOUS FOUR" THAT WILL GET YOU INTO TROUBLE

The First...

Lack of self-control.

If I have a major area of weakness, don't respect my
tendencies toward self-addiction in that area, and show
little, if any, self restraint when it comes to taking the
proper precautions that could cause my downfall, I am bound
to get into trouble.

The Second...

Anger and violence.

Ever hear of "road rage"? And what about rage in general?
Anger that is not consistently managed well will get me
into trouble.

Violent actions repeated on a regular basis: these will most
assuredly cause me to be entrapped in a snare of my own
making. Not to mention the agony and despair my actions
could force on others.

The Third...

Being argumentative.

Not as serious as rage and violence, but deadly in terms of
building relationships with others.

Don't be a person who is quick to fight: a verbal gladiator
if you please.

Get a reputation of being a snappy, cantankerous person and
watch the distance between you and others increase over
time.

Lonely is not a pretty word.
And a much less pretty experience.

The Fourth...

Loving money the wrong way.

And by the wrong way I mean placing too high a value on
gaining wealth with little concern how it is acquired.

In the end, I will lose in the process of "gaining" if I
remain out of balance in my approach to the acquisition of
wealth.

THE "FAB FOUR" THAT WILL HELP YOU STAY OUT OF TROUBLE

The First...

Be friendly.

Genuinely care for people.

It's an "old" truth but true nonetheless: people like
friendly people.

If I work on being friendly, it will help me stay out of
trouble with others.

Is that a guarantee?
Of course not.
But being friendly does help.

The Second...

Be faithful.

Be faithful in your relationships and responsibilities.
People like people they can count on.

People respond well to people they can trust.

The Third...

Share good advice.

Excellent counsel given at the right time, with right
motives, in the right way is invaluable.

People appreciate people who share practical tips for living
with them -- especially when the timing is right.

The Fourth...

Show respect to people.

Value their talents, be sympathetic during their ups and
downs, share their joys, and express understanding in the
middle of their hardships.

Treat people with dignity.

People value respectful people.

A "BONUS FAB FOUR" JUST FOR YOU

Number One...

Grow in your ability to influence others in a positive way.
Doing so can bring you personal satisfaction and a deep
sense of accomplishment.

Give yourself the gift of growing in your leadership
abilities.

Number Two...

Gain experience or knowledge that will cause you to grow,
advance, become better, or give you an emotional lift.

Give yourself the gift of time for self-development.

Number Three...

Follow the powerful and productive desires of your heart.

Honor them.
Make room for them.
Cultivate them.

Give yourself the gift of pursuing the positive passions of
your heart.

And Number Four...

Continually strive for balance.

Seek to balance...

Work with pleasure.
Seriousness with laughter.
Self-development with "down time."
Caring for others with caring for yourself.
Personal discipline with spontaneous creativity.

A SUGGESTED STRATEGY FOR PERSONAL GROWTH

1. Review each "fab four" set.
2. Highlight what interests you.
3. Take some action as soon as possible.
4. Celebrate after the action has been taken.
5. Plan the next action you will take.
6. Summarize your thoughts and actions in a success
journal.
7. Repeat the process.

Yours for a day filled with beautiful moments in time,

Lee

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Faith in Action by Steve Brunkhorst

2006-11-21T08:04:00.000-05:00

I love Steve's ezine and here's an article by the same.

I may post some additional material soon -- as soon as
I can find it, LOL!

Enjoy,

Lee

Faith in Action by Steve Brunkhorst: "Faith in Action

Seven thoughts about faith...

1. Faith is respectful. It respects our Creator and the unique purposes He has asked us to fulfill. Faith gives us the belief that we can succeed and the humility to accept success with sincere gratitude.

2. Faith is action-oriented. It sees what can be accomplished and encourages us to act on inspired ideas. Faith gets us started -- even if the first actions are small. We affirm that we 'can' rather than 'can't' and 'will' rather than 'won't'. As a result, we 'do'.

3. Faith is compassionate. It recognizes the needs of others and places their welfare first. Faith does not attract success at the expense of other people.

4. Faith increases when it is shared. When we communicate our faith, we also inspire faith in others. The best way to share faith is through actions.

5. Faith is diligent. It endures life's winters and greets the springs with vigor and strength. It grants wisdom with each failure. Faith turns misfortune into fortune.

6. Faith is responsible. It allows us to be punctual, dependable and trustworthy in obtaining the goals and objectives that we seek.

7. Faith is creative. It begins with love, the foundation of all good things. Faith does not need to compete for success. Rather, it recognizes our capacity to think -- to create value and solve problems in new ways.

� Copyright by Steve Brunkhorst.
All Rights Reserved Worldwide."

OctoberFest - Audio Motivation's Special Subscription Offer for October 2006. 50 FREE Bonuses!

2006-10-30T17:47:00.000-05:00

OctoberFest - Audio Motivation's Special Subscription Offer for October 2006. 50 FREE Bonuses!: "

Hi,

Just a quick note in case you wanted to take advantage of this special by AudioMotivation: a LOT of material here! (you see only a partial listing of the bonuses below)

The best to you in all things,

Lee

Dear Success Seeker,

The last 3 months of the year have begun and it’s time to answer a very important question:

How much better off are you now than you were on New Years Day?

* Happier?
* Healthier?
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Happiness: The Highest Gift CD Volume 1 of 4 from Julian Kalmar

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How to get out of financial overwhelm by Stephanie Frank

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2006-02-10T19:39:00.000-05:00

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Enjoy!

Lee

A good article -- Daughters, Dads and Listening

2006-02-04T15:04:00.000-05:00

Hi,

I recently created this and so far the comments remain
positive!

Enjoy,

Lee

Daughters, Dads And Listening
© Lee Wise All rights reserved

"Thanks, dad. Thanks for listening. I always knew I could
come to you."

Last month a strange and not entirely unexpected guest made
his way into my life.

"Sixty" sauntered in, quite confident of his admittance I
might add, caring little how I felt.

Being sixty can mean...

Briskly heading toward the men's room quicker than I might
choose,

Staring in disbelief at the "fright night like" creature
squinting back at me from the torture chamber (my mirror)
while remembering the kid wearing a swimsuit who stopped
the clock soon enough to place second in state,

Wondering if the time ever existed when I didn't need to see
*someone* related to *something* about an obscure (or not so
obscure) part of my physical being,

And being grateful for hearing a set of words similar to the
ones you read during the last sixty seconds:

"Thanks, dad.
Thanks for listening.
I always knew I could come to you."

My friend and father of one or more daughters: I beg you.

I beg you...

Please, please read the following statement carefully,
thoughtfully and if so inclined prayerfully:

You may be sad for good advice not received,
but make every effort -- every effort --
not to fail at listening to your daughter.

Tears come in many shapes and sizes, but few carry more
emotional weight than tears of regret.

Strive to lessen your tears of regret and increase the
future possibility of expressing tears of joy for the hours,
days and years of careful listening to the daughter of your
youth.

Listen when she's down -- no matter how long it takes.

Listen when she wants to build a snow tunnel, take a walk,
go to the zoo, watch her routine for the color guard, pay
attention as she plays the flute, and pick her up when she's
scared.

Listen when life treats her well. Share the joys, freakish
highs, and every level of joyful emotion in between.

Listen to the story of her life in grade three because you
want her to tell you a whole lot more when she's twenty-
three, thirty-three and forty-three.

Listen when she feels unlovely. Take just enough time to
let her know in no uncertain terms how lovely she is to you.

Listen when the guy's been a jerk, and don't jerk her
bruised emotional chain while she's down. Care, listen, and
care yet more.

Listen when she needs you to listen more than you need your
emotional space.

Listen when she questions your standards, beliefs, judgment
and even your love. Listen and pray -- like a drowning man
in turbulent waters -- because of your need to carefully
respond instead of carelessly react.

Listen when she needs a friend more than a father.

Listen when she says "I'm sorry." Listen and forgive. Be a
man of grace as opposed to a man with a large set of rules
and a small heart.

Listen when an emergency apparatus is needed which she
anticipates using with great regularity. When you hear,
"Dad, can you go to the store for me?" ... just go. Yes,
even when you find yourself trying to discover a box "with
wings."

Listen when she wants you to hold her hand while walking
down the street. Listen, because life will seem unusually
short when she takes your arm to meet another special,
younger man at the end of a very long aisle. And should she
request to include a musical piece with two words in the
title ("Butterfly" and "Kisses"), prepare by playing the
song advance, dad. Believe me, you'll need the prep time.

Listen when you answer the phone and she asks: "Dad, can I
talk to mom?" Don't hesitate. Get mom. Let her know you
respect her need to "talk girl talk." Get this, dad: a
girl's heart comes super sized for life. Her heart can
handle more than one person in its chambers.

Listen when you hear the sounds of love she expresses to her
own child, when life spits out more pain than she
anticipated at age sixteen, and when she asks for your
prayers.

Listen.
Care.
Love.
And listen some more.

Listen till you hear...

"Thanks, dad.
Thanks for listening.
I always knew I could come to you."

You will not regret it. I promise you.
You will not regret paying the price to hear those words.

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A Good, Motivational Quote: Loving Others

2006-01-28T22:25:00.000-05:00

Loving Others
© Lee Wise All rights reserved

Taking the high road of life.

Not the easy road.
Nor the easily understood road.

But the high road of caring
through the pleasures, pains and
complexities of true commitment.

A good article.. The Four Emotions That Can Lead To Life Change (by Jim Rohn)

2006-01-23T18:34:00.000-05:00

Hi,

Here's a great article. Of course you already know
that Jim Rohn is a favorite of mine!

Enjoy,

Lee

The Four Emotions That Can Lead to Life Change
by Jim Rohn

Emotions are the most powerful forces inside us. Under the
power of emotions, human beings can perform the most heroic
(as well as barbaric) acts. To a great degree, civilization
itself can be defined as the intelligent channeling of human
emotion. Emotions are fuel and the mind is the pilot, which
together propel the ship of civilized progress.

Which emotions cause people to act? There are four basic
ones; each, or a combination of several, can trigger the
most incredible activity. The day that you allow these
emotions to fuel your desire is the day you'll turn your
life around.

1) DISGUST

One does not usually equate the word "disgust" with positive
action. And yet properly channeled, disgust can change a
person's life. The person who feels disgusted has reached a
point of no return. He or she is ready to throw down the
gauntlet at life and say, "I've had it!" That's what I said
after many humiliating experiences at age 25, I said. "I
don't want to live like this anymore. I've had it with being
broke. I've had it with being embarrassed, and I've had it
with lying."

Yes, productive feelings of disgust come when a person says,
"Enough is enough."

The "guy" has finally had it with mediocrity. He's had it
with those awful sick feelings of fear, pain and
humiliation. He then decides he is not going to live like
this anymore." Look out! This could be the day that turns a
life around. Call it what you will, the "I've had it" day,
the "never again" day, the "enough's enough" day. Whatever
you call it, it's powerful! There is nothing so life-
changing as gut-wrenching disgust!

2) DECISION

Most of us need to be pushed to the wall to make decisions.
And once we reach this point, we have to deal with the
conflicting emotions that come with making them. We have
reached a fork in the road. Now this fork can be a two-
prong, three-prong, or even a four-prong fork. No wonder
that decision-making can create knots in stomachs, keep us
awake in the middle of the night, or make us break out in a
cold sweat.

Making life-changing decisions can be likened to internal
civil war. Conflicting armies of emotions, each with its own
arsenal of reasons, battle each other for supremacy of our
minds. And our resulting decisions, whether bold or timid,
well thought out or impulsive, can either set the course of
action or blind it. I don't have much advice to give you
about decision-making except this:

Whatever you do, don't camp at the fork in the road. Decide.
It's far better to make a wrong decision than to not make
one at all. Each of us must confront our emotional turmoil
and sort out our feelings.

3) DESIRE

How does one gain desire? I don't think I can answer this
directly because there are many ways. But I do know two
things about desire:

a. It comes from the inside not the outside.
b. It can be triggered by outside forces.

Almost anything can trigger desire. It's a matter of timing
as much as preparation. It might be a song that tugs at the
heart. It might be a memorable sermon. It might be a movie,
a conversation with a friend, a confrontation with the
enemy, or a bitter experience. Even a book or an article
such as this one can trigger the inner mechanism that will
make some people say, "I want it now!"

Therefore, while searching for your "hot button" of pure,
raw desire, welcome into your life each positive experience.
Don't erect a wall to protect you from experiencing life.
The same wall that keeps out your disappointment also keeps
out the sunlight of enriching experiences. So let life touch
you. The next touch could be the one that turns your life
around.

4) RESOLVE

Resolve says, "I will." These two words are among the most
potent in the English language. I WILL. Benjamin Disraeli,
the great British statesman, once said, "Nothing can resist
a human will that will stake even its existence on the
extent of its purpose." In other words, when someone
resolves to "do or die," nothing can stop him.

The mountain climber says, "I will climb the mountain.
They've told me it's too high, it's too far, it's too steep,
it's too rocky, it's too difficult. But it's my mountain. I
will climb it. You'll soon see me waving from the top or
you'll never see me, because unless I reach the peak, I'm
not coming back." Who can argue with such resolve?

When confronted with such iron-will determination, I can see
Time, Fate and Circumstance calling a hasty conference and
deciding, "We might as well let him have his dream. He's
said he's going to get there or die trying."

The best definition for "resolve" I've ever heard came from
a schoolgirl in Foster City, California. As is my custom, I
was lecturing about success to a group of bright kids at a
junior high school. I asked, "Who can tell me what "resolve"
means?" Several hands went up, and I did get some pretty
good definitions. But the last was the best. A shy girl from
the back of the room got up and said with quiet intensity,
"I think resolve means promising yourself you will never
give up." That's it! That's the best definition I've ever
heard: PROMISE YOURSELF YOU'LL NEVER GIVE UP.

Think about it! How long should a baby try to learn how to
walk? How long would you give the average baby before you
say, "That's it, you've had your chance"? You say that's
crazy? Of course it is. Any mother would say, "My baby is
going to keep trying until he learns how to walk!" No wonder
everyone walks.

There is a vital lesson in this. Ask yourself, "How long am
I going to work to make my dreams come true?" I suggest you
answer, "As long as it takes." That's what these four
emotions are all about.

To Your Success,
Jim Rohn

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Interested in success and personal development? Try the Total Life Success forum.

2006-01-19T22:05:00.000-05:00

Hi,

Here's one of my favorite places to "hang out": Total Life
Success Forum.

I visit the forum frequently. Basically, a positive group
of people helping each other out as they strive for success
in their lives.

Be sure to check out the 21 Day Challenge. Although this
one is about over, it may very well be something you could
participate in later this year.

Enjoy your visit!

Lee

Why Pay More LD Rates Than You Have To??

2006-01-18T09:16:00.000-05:00

Hi,

Here's a simple tool to assist you in searching for better
long distance rates.

Enjoy!

Lee

P.S. While you're hear, why not drop over and take a
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Article: Transfer Huge Files Online Fast And Free

2006-01-17T22:55:00.000-05:00

Hi,

I'm a Jim Edwards fan. Here's a "good stuff" article
I shared in my ezine (A Beautiful Moment In Time)
recently. Maybe it can be of some help to you.

Enjoy!

Lee

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Transfer Huge Files Online Fast And Free
- by Jim Edwards
© Jim Edwards - All Rights reserved
http://www.thenetreporter.com
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If this problem hasn't hit you yet... it will.

With the ever-increasing popularity of sharing home-videos,
mp3 audios, and other large files online, actually
transferring those files to your customers, friends, and
family presents a problem.

Most email systems limit the size of the files you can send,
and often completely restrict some file types, such as .exe,
from passing through their email servers.

Most computer geeks say, "Just ftp it to your server and
I'll download it from the Web."

Unfortunately, that solution often proves too much of a
hassle, and actually rates impossible for those without ftp
access to a website and the knowledge to use it.

To solve this problem, a new breed of website file transfer
service has emerged to help the technically or time-
challenged masses share their huge files online.

** http://www.YouSendIt.com **

I discovered this website as most people discover new sites,
I saw someone else using it.

A friend wanted to send me a 10MB "zip" file while he
traveled from San Francisco to Boise.

He couldn't use his ftp program to upload it to the Web, and
his ISP wouldn't let him send such a huge file.

So, he logged on to www.yousendit.com and completed a 4-step
process.

(1) He entered my email address, (2) chose the file he
wanted to send by browsing his hard drive, (3) entered his
email and typed in a brief message, and (4) clicked the
"send" button.

The service uploaded the file to the web and sent me an
email message with a link to download the file from their
website.

After I downloaded the file, I clicked a link to delete the
file from their server.

If I didn't bother to click that link, the server would
automatically delete the file after 7 days.

A few things make this service unique.

First, it allows you to send files without forcing you to
register as a user; it's totally anonymous.

Second, it allows you to send up to a 1 gigabyte file.

This enables you to send virtually anything you can think of
to anyone with an email address and Internet connection.

The site appears to make its money from advertising revenue
generated by popup ads and Google AdSense (where they earn a
commission every time someone clicks a link).

Third, like Hotmail.com did when first starting out,
YouSendIt.com encourages message recipients to turn around
and use the service to send files to their friends.

This "viral marketing" effect should help them spread the
word quickly without a huge marketing budget.

** http://www.DropLoad.com **

DropLoad.com also enables users to send large files, though
they restrict file sizes to 100 MB.

However, DropLoad.com offers one extra feature lacking in
YouSendIt: delivery confirmation.

Dropload enables you to know when the person you sent the
file to actually clicks the link to download the file.

This cuts down on the "I never got the file" claims and acts
like the Post Office making them sign for registered mail.

You can't prove they read it, but you can prove they
received it.

DropLoad.com does require you to register for a username and
password, but the service is free.

Overall, both services do an excellent job of solving a
growing problem for a huge audience worldwide.

Also, if you sell information products customers download
from the Internet, the link expiration and confirmation
features can come in handy (such as giving out free samples
or preview copies to potential joint venture partners).

--
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A Good Motivational Article On Fathering: Daughters, Dads And Listening

2006-01-16T20:51:00.000-05:00

Hi,

I just wrote and published this in the last few days
and have some positive responses for which I am
very thankful!

Enjoy!

Lee

Daughters, Dads And Listening
© Lee Wise All rights reserved

"Thanks, dad. Thanks for listening. I always knew I could
come to you."

Last month a strange and not entirely unexpected guest made
his way into my life.

"Sixty" sauntered in, quite confident of his admittance I
might add, caring little how I felt.

Being sixty can mean...

Briskly heading toward the men's room quicker than I might
choose,

Staring in disbelief at the "fright night like" creature
squinting back at me from the torture chamber (my mirror)
while remembering the kid wearing a swimsuit who stopped
the clock soon enough to place second in state,

Wondering if the time ever existed when I didn't need to see
*someone* related to *something* about an obscure (or not so
obscure) part of my physical being,

And being grateful for hearing a set of words similar to the
ones you read during the last sixty seconds:

"Thanks, dad.
Thanks for listening.
I always knew I could come to you."

My friend and father of one or more daughters: I beg you.

I beg you...

Please, please read the following statement carefully,
thoughtfully and if so inclined prayerfully:

You may be sad for good advice not received,
but make every effort -- every effort --
not to fail at listening to your daughter.

Tears come in many shapes and sizes, but few carry more
emotional weight than tears of regret.

Strive to lessen your tears of regret and increase the
future possibility of expressing tears of joy for the hours,
days and years of careful listening to the daughter of your
youth.

Listen when she's down -- no matter how long it takes.

Listen when she wants to build a snow tunnel, take a walk,
go to the zoo, watch her routine for the color guard, pay
attention as she plays the flute, and pick her up when she's
scared.

Listen when life treats her well. Share the joys, freakish
highs, and every level of joyful emotion in between.

Listen to the story of her life in grade three because you
want her to tell you a whole lot more when she's twenty-
three, thirty-three and forty-three.

Listen when she feels unlovely. Take just enough time to
let her know in no uncertain terms how lovely she is to you.

Listen when the guy's been a jerk, and don't jerk her
bruised emotional chain while she's down. Care, listen, and
care yet more.

Listen when she needs you to listen more than you need your
emotional space.

Listen when she questions your standards, beliefs, judgment
and even your love. Listen and pray -- like a drowning man
in turbulent waters -- because of your need to carefully
respond instead of carelessly react.

Listen when she needs a friend more than a father.

Listen when she says "I'm sorry." Listen and forgive. Be a
man of grace as opposed to a man with a large set of rules
and a small heart.

Listen when an emergency apparatus is needed which she
anticipates using with great regularity. When you hear,
"Dad, can you go to the store for me?" ... just go. Yes,
even when you find yourself trying to discover a box "with
wings."

Listen when she wants you to hold her hand while walking
down the street. Listen, because life will seem unusually
short when she takes your arm to meet another special,
younger man at the end of a very long aisle. And should she
request to indlude a muscial piece with two words in the
title ("Butterfly" and "Kisses"), prepare by playing the
song advance, dad. Believe me, you'll need the prep time.

Listen when you answer the phone and she asks: "Dad, can I
talk to mom?" Don't hesitate. Get mom. Let her know you
respect her need to "talk girl talk." Get this, dad: a
girl's heart comes super sized for life. Her heart can
handle more than one person in its chambers.

Listen when you hear the sounds of love she expresses to her
own child, when life spits out more pain than she
anticipated at age sixteen, and when she asks for your
prayers.

Listen.
Care.
Love.
And listen some more.

Listen till you hear...

"Thanks, dad.
Thanks for listening.
I always knew I could come to you."

You will not regret it. I promise you.
You will not regret paying the price to hear those words.

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Motivation For Daily Living

2006-01-16T20:31:00.000-05:00

Motivation For Daily Living: "Stop for a minute or two and take a mental quiz. Do you identify with any of these statements?

I like motivational thoughts

I enjoy inspirational writings

Quotes are meaningful to me

I relate to the term personal growth

I appreciate self development articles

The phrase motivation for daily living intrigues me

If you found yourself thinking, 'Yes, that's me!' to one or more of the comments you read, the ezine A Beautiful Moment In Time could be for you. "

Love to journal? Here's a "just good" journaling resource for you. I enjoy it.

2006-01-07T13:58:00.000-05:00

Hi,

I love to journal. Not too long ago I ran across this resource
and got it. As you can see below, I am still discovering the
possibilities it holds.

I may post one of my articles on journaling soon. It could
give you some good ideas as well.

LifeJournal: "A Place To Hear Yourself Think"
http://a--b--c.com/?i=32329/jgs

Hi,

I own the LifeJournal software and use it.

Currently I am discovering all the unique possibilities it
holds for improving my skills in the art of journaling.

So...

If you are "in" to journaling, it could be profitable for
you to visit the site and try the demo.

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* Understand your life better by making connections and
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The best to you as you journal for life!

Lee

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Good Self-Development Stuff!

2005-12-26T20:22:00.000-05:00

I've known one of the principals in this group (Josh Hinds)
for a long time now, and this site could be well worth a
visit. Not to mention a few special reports available for
you.

I may come back again and share more about this
resource, but for now... why not check it out.

AudioMotivation
http://w--o--w.com/?i=29751/abmit

Enjoy,

Lee

Just A Good Thought: Battles Of The Heart And Choices For A New Year

2005-12-26T20:07:00.000-05:00

Hi,

Here's a good, motivational thought for the New Year!

Enjoy,

Lee
~*~*~*~*~
A Beautiful Moment In Time
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BATTLES OF THE HEART AND CHOICES FOR A NEW YEAR

~*~*~*
Quiet Battles
© Lee Wise All rights reserve

It is on the quiet and unseen
pages of the heart where my most
significant times of victory or
defeat are embedded.

For it is here, on these sacred
pages, where my destiny is written
and forged by the choices I make.

I will, therefore, strive to choose
love over hate, truth over falsehood,
forgiveness over bitterness, joy over
despair, and mercy over revenge.

In short, I will seek to guard my
heart and write on its pages many,
many times over the positive results
of each quality choice I make throughout
the numerous and varied stages of my life.

~*~*~*
Speaking of battles of the heart, have you experienced any
significant *victories* during the past year?

1.

2.

3.

What about related *life lessons* attached to those
victories?

Our victories and the corresponding life lessons they teach
us can provide powerful motivators for our future self
development.

Why not step off the treadmill long enough to appreciate the
distinctive insights you paid the price to receive this
year? Name at least two:

1.

2.

And what about choices we make that thrust us into a
decaying forest of regret as opposed to a thriving field of
opportunities unlimited?

The painful detours of our past stand with their unique
resumes in hand ready to join our elite team of professional
coaches.

These pros know us well. Speaking directly from the playing
fields of our lives and instruct us what *not* to do.

Have you experienced any significant defeats, or near
defeats, that should capture your attention and propel you
toward a more excellent life?

If so, listen to the pros and pay careful attention to the
changes they invite you to make.

It is on the quiet and unseen
pages of the heart where my most
significant times of victory or
defeat are embedded.

I will seek to guard my heart
and write on its pages many, many times over
the positive results of each quality choice I make
throughout the numerous and varied stages of my life.

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included. http://ld.net/?lfw

Avoid pain/create pleasure. For A Beautiful Moment In Time
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Join Us In Changing A Child's Life!

2005-12-06T21:17:00.000-05:00

Hi,

This short article speaks for itself.

Why not conisder joining us in being a positive
influence to a child?

Yours for making a positive impact,

Lee

Join Us In Changing A Child's Life!
http://a--b--c.com/?i=24043/jgs

As I think about Thanksgiving this year, I think of the
abundance and joy in my life. I think of my family, my
friends, and the many blessings this year has offered as
signs of God's work in the world.

I also think on those who have not been as fortunate as I
have, whose needs are keenly felt as the year turns colder.

In a year of so many headlines and natural disasters, civil
unrest, and economic recession, so many are suffering, so
many are in want of basic necessities.

My wife and I joined the Connect Your World campaign because
we care about the world, and because we want to help
children around the world survive and break free from
poverty.

We need your help!

We are inviting you to reflect on all that you have this
year.

We are inviting you and other compassionate friends to
sponsor a child -- connect with one special child who's
suffering and living in poverty.

Your monthly sponsorship gifts can be life-saving, because
you'll be giving them access to basics that most of us take
for granted. Things like clean water, nutritious food,
health care, and the education to build a future.

We love sponsoring our Gloria. We know we're helping to
change her life now -- and possibly forever. And that's why
we're inviting you to join us!

We've chosen to partner with World Vision in this campaign
because I feel we can trust them. Last year, 87% of their
total revenue went to programs benefiting children and
families in need.

Start by visiting the Web page we've created. Here's the
link -->

http://a--b--c.com/?i=24043/jgs

After you visit our Connect Your World campaign page, please
let us know what you think. Let me know if you will join us
in sponsoring a child this year.

Thank you for sharing our heart for the world's children.

Together, we can help hundreds of children survive poverty
and reach a better future.

Yours for making a positive impact in our world,

The Wise's

A Motivational Article For You: When Advice Is Excellent

2005-12-06T21:13:00.000-05:00

Hi,

I just wrote this article recently and thought I would
share it with you here at "Just Good Stuff"!

Enjoy,

Lee

When Advice Is Excellent
© Lee Wise All rights reserved

Pausing in your car after interacting with someone over
lunch, you say to yourself: "I really needed the advice.
I'm so glad we talked."

In homes, while walking, jogging, or running...

In cars, on cell phones, during trips, at the grocery store,
in the middle of coffee breaks, and on dates...

We talk.
We listen.
And we give advice.

While relaxing today, I spent a few moments browsing the
comments on a discussion board I frequent.

One exchange of ideas caused me to slow down, take a step
back, and reflect on the nature of the conversation at
hand.

Prompted by a question regarding the meaning of quality
advice, various individuals expressed their thoughts on the
subject.

My own knee-jerk response revolved around the points I now
leave with you below.

In My Opinion, Advice Is Excellent When...

1. It comes from someone who understands who you.

If the person isn't fortunate enough to be one of those
cherished individuals you would describe as "one who knows
me inside-out," he or she should at least be skilled enough
to accurately grasp the following:

Your needs and desires relative to the life circumstances
facing you at the moment.

2. It is given for the right reasons.

The person sharing their counsel should being doing so for
the purpose of helping you...

Meet your needs.
Reach your goals.
Experience personal growth in one way or another.

3. It comes from a trustworthy source.

4. It is communicated in a caring manner.

5. It is easily understandable. What you are being advised
to think, say or do should be...

*Simple, not complicated.

*Clear, as opposed to clearly bewildering.

*Something that evaporates the fog of misunderstanding
instead of replacing one set of confused ideas for
another.

6. It is communicated at the right time. It is given, as
much as possible, in a healthy environment.

7. It is sensible: that is, the expectations shared are
reasonable, not burdensome.

8. It is shared in a way that honors you while at the same
time doesn't gloss over any faults that wisdom says should
be addressed.

9. It combines truthfulness with grace, accuracy with
sensitivity, and firmness with understanding.

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Love To Journal? Here's A Unique Resource

2005-12-06T21:09:00.000-05:00

Hi,

Here's a uniqe approach to journaling: a 5 year journal.

Yes, that's right: 5 years in one book.
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The best to you and those you love,

Lee

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A good article -- A commitment to life

2005-08-08T00:13:00.000-04:00

I'm partial.
As the author of this article, I like the content :)

Enjoy!

Lee

A COMMITMENT TO LIFE
(Choosing To Love Life In An Often Unlovely World)
© Lee Wise All rights reserved

I choose respect over pride-filled disdain,
and sincere honor over selfish flattery.

I choose to unearth treasures of goodness instead of
crumbling before the weight of widespread evil.

I choose truthfulness over the easiest way out,
and faithfulness over convenience without commitment.

I choose to value the beauty within by not reducing a
person's worth to the size of a waistline, amount of net
worth, or ability to help me achieve my self-centered
pursuits.

I choose the joy of making a small difference with someone
as opposed to making no difference with anyone.

I choose to hear the laughter of a child as over and against
the drones of an adult whose maturity is defined more by his
accomplishments than his awareness of life itself.

I choose to spend more time dreaming about my possibilities,
refocusing my energies, and realigning my values than I do
rehearsing my failures.

I choose to carefully listen as opposed to caring less and
revealing it more.

I choose to flourish in the freedom of forgiveness as
opposed to remain enslaved by the tyrant of never ending
bitterness.

I choose to escort laughter into my world instead of
wistfully longing for its arrival at the assault of
each untried day.

I choose to exchange blame for responsibility, cruelty for
compassion, and the mindset of rigidity for the heartbeat of
a caring, understanding individual.

I choose to value the complexity of loving in the messiness
of real life instead of relinquishing that privilege on the
altar of misguided self preservation.

I choose action as opposed to resignation and involvement
instead of isolation.

I choose to cherish relationships more than the counterfeit
value of acquiring currency without concern and dollars
without devotion.

I choose to love the God I know and serve the God I love.

I choose life.

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this article. The copyright and this resource box must be
included. http://ld.net/?lfw

Avoid pain/create pleasure. For A Beautiful Moment In Time
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