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Hello Robert and other friends,
I guess at this stage of life I would consider myself an "Enthusiast" verses an expert. However, based on my past exeriences, in a moment I will share my "expert" opinions in What NOT to do in life and in business.
But first, let me say:
I am an "Vital Information" Enthusiast!
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But to break it down even more, I'd say that
I am a Physical Wellness Enthusiast
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I am a Mental Wellness Enthusiast
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I am a Financal Wellness Enthusiast
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and, I am a Spritual Wellness Enthusiast.
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Now, here's my Top Ten List of Things NOT to do in life or in Business (in random order)
1)(If you are an employee) Don't believe it couldn't happen to you.
- I started my Corporate career in 1983 in the Banking Industry. Over the years I moved in the Mortgage Industry, then into various other sales jobs. Over the course of 15 years, I was laid off 7 times due to buy outs or mergers. Don't believe that you are indispensible or irreplacable. Even though many companies do reward their honest, hard working employees, the fact of the matter is they have a bottom line, and quite often that doesn't include you. So be more prepared and less surprised when it happens to you.
2) Don't put all of your eggs in one basket.
-In the mid 90's when the telecommunications industry deregulated, I aligned myself with a small reseller. To make a long story short I invested $25,000 in the business, and I not only lost my investment, I lost 2 years of my time as well.
3) Don't hang yourself with Illegal Loopholes.
- Gifting clubs have been around for years. Claiming you can easily, without any effort, make a ton of money and escape taxes by gifting small or large sums of money to other "club" members. I personally know a handful of people who got "burned" by doing this aand others who are now paying fines and retribution for fraud. Just say no to the get rich quick schemes such as those.
4) Don't believe everything "they" say.
- Who are "they" anyhow? Remember that game we used to play as kids, called "pass it on". It started with one person telling another person a short story, and around the circle the story would go. Wasn't it interesting how different it turned out at the end. Just be sure to do your due diligence and research before believing everything your read or hear. Use the products you are promoting. Your testimony should be the most powerful and inspiring.
5) Don't think you'll find the answer to all your problems in a pill, potion or bottle of lotion.
-We live in a "microwave" society. We want it now, and we are willing to pay for. Even though there are some "miracle" products out there, why not be pro-active and prevent problems before they start. This can be done by following some basic good health principles, like healthy eating, exercise, hydration, sleep, stress reduction, etc.
6) Don't believe this life is all there is.
- In the grand scheme of things, this life is really only a blink of the eye. Everything we say and do in this life will have an effect on us forevermore. The one who dies with the most toys is NOT the winner. The one who dies with the most lost souls in heaven is the winner. Be generous with your time, talents and resources. Store your treasures in heaven where moth, rust and thieves cannot steal them.
7)Don't be a workaholic.
I grew up in a workaholic home. That is until my father almost died behind the wheel of his truck due to a massive heart attack. He was 51 at the time. I didn't necessarily learn the lesson then. It wasn't until my daughter was born until I realized how precious time is and how fast it goes by. So remember this: "If time is money and money buys happiness, then time is the most valuable gift I can give." I love the saying, "No one on their death bed will ever say... I wish I had spent more time at the office."
8) Don't be a prisoner of your past.
Let's face it, we all have dysfunctional families. Some parents are better than others, but none of them are perfect.
My favorite picture story to illustrate this is about two men who both grew up with raging alcoholic fathers. One turned out to be a homeless, alcoholic. The other man turned out to be a successful husband, father and business man. When asked what happened in their life that caused them to turn out the way they did, The first man said, I am a homeless, alcoholic because my father was a raging, alcoholic. The second man said, I turned out to be a great husband, father and business man because... my father was a raging, alcoholic.
9) Don't be the dog that always chases his tail.
- I admit it... I am a former biz opp junkie. I would jump on this or jump on that, without much thought or reason. I bought into the "fear of loss" sales tactic. But belive me, It's easy to loose credibility with friends and family if you are always pitching the "lastest", "hottest" deal, that goes belly up. Pick a handful that are legitimate, honest, ethical, tried, test and proven and stick with it until they prosper. It's takes time, so be patient. And yet be wise, you don't want to go down with the ship either.
10) Don't forget to laugh and cry -
The Bible says that a merry heart is good medicine. It is really true. Life can and will be hard. But one thing that can help sustain you through the hard times, is a good laugh. I have a folder of jokes, funny pictures, sayings etc. that I refer to when I feel like I am having "one of those days". Also, Tears have been proven to have a medicinal quality to them. A good cry can truly help relieve the pressure and belp begin the healing process when needed.
Well, friends. Off the top of my head, that's all of my "expert" advice I have at the moment.
I wish you all the best, abundant success, and blessings for your day.
Your friend,
Mellisa McJunkin
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