Issue #2678
- WEALTHY: Who cares about a measly dollar? (Bob Cox)
- HEALTHY: Toss 2 habits to prevent cancer (Kelley Herring)
- WISE: Chris Edwards on the power of a website
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
- 4 common myths about building your own website (Paul Smithson)
- A good way to ruin your chances (Paul Lawrence)
- It’s Fun to Know… about new home destruction
- Add “miscreant” to your vocabulary
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Money Matters
By Bob Cox
One of the most interesting things I learned from the individuals I knew who became billionaires is that they considered every dollar to be valuable. Money was a means to advance their goals – in particular, the goal to become wealthy. And you don’t become wealthy by being careless with any amount of money.
I’ll give you an example.
About 15 years ago, I was working with a successful hotel magnate who was opening a convention center. One of the things that had to be installed was an industrial dishwasher – and, at the time, industrial dishwashers retailed for around $40,000.
Millions of dollars were being spent, so you’d think he would have just given his team a quick okay to go ahead and make the purchase.
But no. Experience had taught him that rebuilt equipment was just as good as new. So he had his team do some research to see what it would cost for a rebuilt dishwasher (same make and model).
They found one that was selling for $7,500, and they snapped it right up – for a savings of $32,500 that could be allocated elsewhere.
You should do the same, whether you’re dealing with your business, family, or personal budget. You should always be looking for ways to spend less (or not buy at all). Because every dollar adds up, especially when your goal is to be wealthy.
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“The power of a website comes from the people using it, not the people making it.”
Chris Edwards
How Anyone Can Build Revenue-Generating Websites – Even You!
Imagine this scenario…
You wake up in the morning with a great moneymaking idea. All you need is a website and some traffic and you’re onto a surefire winner.
You switch on your computer and tap away at the keyboard for a couple of hours. Lunchtime arrives, and you’ve already got yourself a great looking website.
Another 10 minutes is spent choosing a domain name and signing up for a hosting account.
Just before you take a break to eat your lunch, you press the “publish” button and your brand-new website is live on the Internet, ready for business.
How great would that be?
From idea to reality in less than four hours.
This may sound too good to be true, but for many people it’s far from a dream. It is happening every day of the week, all around the globe.
“But…” I can hear you saying “… I’m just not technically minded.”
Before you let that put you off, let me introduce you to Sarah, a 79-year-old lady who recently posted the following message on the XSitePro Messageboard:
“At 79 years of age I was beginning to despair. Webmasters are young, highly intelligent, creative, irresponsible, indispensable human beings to people like me, who, 29 years into retirement, enjoys owning websites and receiving cheques every month. Fortunately, a week ago, I found this software, bought it, and have already built 15, or so, of my sites. Absolutely, stunningly, astonishingly brilliant for someone who does not even know what code looks like.”
Isn’t that amazing?
Now, if Sarah’s story hasn’t inspired you to get going, let me debunk four common myths that put many people off building their own websites.
Myth #1 – You need to be a designer.
Definitely not true!
Most great website “designers” are not designers at all – they’re just good at copying what works. They take a look at what other successful websites are doing and then use a similar layout, the same fonts, etc. In other words, they don’t reinvent the wheel, they leverage what has been proved to work.
If you can look at other websites in your chosen niche you can do exactly the same.
Myth #2 – You need years of training.
Building websites doesn’t require the learned mind of a lawyer or doctor. It doesn’t need you to be as hands-on practical as a plumber or electrician, either. You don’t need to go to college for four years to learn the requisite skills to build a website. You don’t even need to go part-time.
Any person of reasonable intelligence can learn to build great looking websites in less than a week, if they have the desire and a willingness to learn a new skill.
Myth #3 – You need to outsource the site’s creation.
There are two important points to remember when it comes to outsourcing.
First, it is very easy to be taken advantage of when you’re outsourcing something you know absolutely nothing about. I can’t count the number of times that people have told me they’d paid several hundred dollars (sometimes even thousands) for a five-page website that shouldn’t have taken more than a couple of hours to build. And that just seems like too high an hourly rate to me.
Second, even if you do choose to outsource your website building, in the long run it is essential for you to have the skills necessary to make minor updates yourself. Otherwise you’ll end up paying out each and every time you need to change anything. Lots of people who outsource forget this, and then begrudge having to keep spending money every time they want to make a change.
It reminds me of an age-old Chinese proverb: ”Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.”
And with the skills so readily accessible, for such a small investment of time and money, it seems crazy to tackle your website creation and management in any other way than by learning to do it yourself.
Myth #4 – You need to be technically inclined.
This is probably the number one reason why many people are scared to build their own websites. But don’t let it put you off. Remember, if 79-year-old Sarah can master building websites, you can too!
Agreed, some people are more technically inclined than others. But if you can follow basic instructions, you can build your own websites – and that’s a fact. Yes, it may take a little practice. But it is a wonderful new skill to acquire, and it is one that you will have for the rest of your life.
My hope is that now that I’ve busted those four common myths, you’ll have the confidence to take a big step forward and grab yourself a big chunk of that virtual real estate in the increasingly online world in which we live.
Oh, I almost forgot to mention… one of the most important reasons why building a website is a great skill to learn is that it’s FUN too! Just imagine how exciting it would be to be able to build a site for your son’s Little League team… or a site about the sponsored walk you’re about to embark upon… or a site about the history of your family… or about your favorite hobby.
Building websites isn’t just about business, it’s a life skill that will benefit you in oh so many ways.
[Ed. Note: Online marketing expert Paul Smithson is the creator of the XSitePro website-building software.
This July, Paul and ETR's team of Internet marketers will be teaching an elite group of ETR readers how to build their own online businesses from scratch. You will leave the conference with your own fully functioning Internet business - website and all. We've already sold over half the spots we have available, so if you're interested in attending, learn more right now.]
Why Get Your Hands Dirty When You Don’t Have to?
Where there’s a stampede, there’s an opportunity…
Thousands of wannabe entrepreneurs have jumped on a bandwagon to find, fix-up and flip foreclosures.
They thought they were being smart. They thought they were doing the opposite to the crowd and had the license to print money.
Little do they know… they ARE the crowd!
Now, please don’t misunderstand me. It’s a fact that many properties (sadly) are becoming available at rock bottom prices due to foreclosure. It’s also a fact that a few people are making money by flipping foreclosures…
And they’re earning every penny (when it all works out)!
Flipping foreclosures may sound great in principle, but stop and think about what you have to go through to achieve that…
Not my idea of easy money.
Don’t Let Your Ego Kill Your Success
There’s a new gal in my sketch comedy group. She’s smart, clever… and will probably not last 90 days.
I’ve seen so many people like her – not only in sketch comedy but in every type of business – self-destruct because of one thing: They spend too much time trying to prove how talented they are. Not by delivering extraordinary results that can’t be ignored, but by boasting about minor successes that aren’t very impressive… criticizing others without being qualified to do so… and giving advice without being asked for it. In general, by rubbing just about everyone the wrong way.
That is not the way to form relationships that will lead you to success. As MaryEllen Tribby said in her article “Is Your Ego Bigger Than Your Skill Set? ” “Whether you are working in a corporate environment or on your own, you should always be building relationships. Relationships with your customers, your competitors, and certainly with your curre-nt and previous mentors. If you take these people for granted… and start putting yourself ahead of them… you’ll be burning valuable bridges.”
It’s worth taking a very candid look at yourself to make sure you aren’t letting your ego get in your way. If you deliver extraordinary results, your talent will be recognized. Forget about trying to prove your value any other way.
[Ed. Note: Paul Lawrence is a business author and entrepreneur who owns and operates a six-figure Internet publishing company. He also produces the prestigious annual International Sketch Comedy Championships. For more information on his methods for success, check out his Dare to Live Your Dreams program
Discover how to prove your talent and become more successful with secrets used by billionaires right here. ]
2 Ways to Slash Your Risk of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a frightening specter for any woman, but you can take steps to prevent it by making simple lifestyle modifications. Getting enough sun and enough sleep helps. So does limiting the toxins you take in and increasing the antioxidants in your diet.
Another way to keep breast cancer at bay is to kick two bad habits: eating too much and drinking too much alcohol.
• Slim Down
Fat cells don’t just sit there. They release inflammatory compounds called cytokines that can boost cancer risk. Get your weight under control by doing regular, vigorous exercise and eating portion-controlled, nutrient-rich meals.
• Beware of Booze
Excessive alcohol consumption significantly raises your risk of breast cancer, though research indicates that taking 800 mcg of folate daily negates this increased risk factor. If you choose to drink, drink only in moderation. (That means one drink/day for women.) Plus, make sure you’re getting enough folate through a high-quality whole foods vitamin supplement and folate-rich foods like lentils, asparagus, and chickpeas.
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It’s Fun to Know: New Home Destruction
Thanks to the housing implosion, thousands of homes across the country lie vacant – including new ones that have never been lived in. Many developers are being forced to hand over ownership of these homes to banks. That’s when squatters, drug users, and other miscreants move into the isolated “ghost towns” that are being created.
Now at least one bank in southern California, faced with fines levied by the city, is tearing down the once-promising suburb it owns… because that is cheaper than trying to bring the homes up to code so they can be sold.
(Source: Wall Street Journal)
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I don’t know about you, but I’d barely trust Wall Street and the Big Banks with the 63 dollars in my wallet right now, never mind my IRA, 401(k), and life savings!
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One “Liberty Street” investment of as little as $1,000 has the realistic ability to quickly swell into a full year’s salary in just a few weeks’ time – and then repeat over and over again.
Another “Liberty Street” opportunity is currently offering the chance to gain year-in and year-out returns of 65% with 99.77% certainty – even in today’s economy.
Word to the Wise: Miscreant
A “miscreant” (MIS-kree-unt) – from the Latin for “wrongly” + “believe” – is a villain; a vicious or depraved person.
Example (as used in today’s “Fun to Know”): “That’s when squatters, drug users, and other miscreants move into the isolated ‘ghost towns’ that are being created.”
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Copyright ETR, LLC, 2009
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