Smash your finger with a hammer or slam your knee on a coffee table… and, if you’re like many people, you can’t help but let loose a string of expletives. It turns out the swearing could be beneficial. A new study published in the journal NeuroReport found that spewing out bad language may actually relieve [...]
By Dr. Al Sears | Tue, Jul 28, 2009
Selenium is an essential mineral and a powerful antioxidant. Your body needs it to: Maintain healthy thyroid function Ward off arthritis Slow the aging process Fight cancer Men should be especially concerned about getting enough selenium. It’s the prostate’s best defense against cancer. Two studies – one an eight-year clinical trial – found that supplementing with selenium [...]
By Charlie Byrne | Tue, Jul 28, 2009
Here’s one company that knows the best person to sell shoes to is… someone who just bought shoes. About two months ago, I bought a pair of Doc Martens on sale at Zappos.com. They’ve got an extremely shopper-friendly website – and good prices too. Last week, I received this e-mail: “Just wanted to let [...]
By Julie Broad | Tue, Jul 28, 2009
When negotiating to buy a property, I increase my chances of getting the exact deal I want by giving the seller options. One way I do it is by negotiating the financing terms I want at the same time as I negotiate price. Let’s say I wanted to buy a certain [...]
By admin | Mon, Jul 27, 2009
“Invincible” (in-VIN-suh-bul) – from the Latin – means incapable of being conquered, defeated, or subdued. Example (as used by Edward Gibbon): “My early and invincible love of reading I would not exchange for all the riches of India.” [Ed. Note: Become a more persuasive writer and speaker... build your self-confidence and intellect... increase your attractiveness [...]
By Early To Rise | Mon, Jul 27, 2009
Before you turn in a job application, check what you wrote. And check again. A recent survey of senior executives found that more than 20 percent of them would automatically dismiss an application with just one typo. Twenty-eight percent said they would permit one, but not two. Only 19 percent said four or more typos [...]
By Johnny Bowden | Mon, Jul 27, 2009
A number of studies have shown that a simple dietary maneuver may be one of the most effective anti-aging strategies ever. In the lab, it’s virtually the only thing that’s been shown to extend the life of every species tested, from yeast and fruit flies to monkeys. It can help you lose weight. It may also improve [...]
By Matt Furey | Mon, Jul 27, 2009
Years ago, while I was living in California, there was a saying: “Curb your enthusiasm.” It’s an important saying to know when doing business. Sometimes you can get so excited about what you’re doing or offering that you make foolish decisions. Happens all the time. My friend Kim Wood, an NFL strength coach for [...]
By Marc Charles | Mon, Jul 27, 2009
No matter what you’re selling, your job will be a lot easier of you target your marketing efforts to “A” prospects. By that I mean pre-qualified buyers – people who have already purchased what you’re selling. Ideally, they’ve done it recently (and often). “B” prospects are people who have shown an interest in what you’re selling [...]
By Early To Rise | Mon, Jul 27, 2009
Issue# 2731 WEALTHY: 5 words that could change your life (Michael Masterson) HEALTHY: Unexpected side effects of cutting calories (Jonny Bowden) WISE: Arthur Conan Doyle on having the right contacts ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: Targeting pre-qualified buyers (Marc Charles) A cornerstone for success – as long as you don’t take it too far (Matt [...]
By Early To Rise | Tue, Jul 28, 2009
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