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Do You Know Your Real Goal?

By Craig Ballantyne | Mon, Feb 13, 2012

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When I was in college my goal was to be a Strength and Conditioning Coach in the National Hockey League when I “grew up”. As part of my plan, I went about getting the required certifications and my Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology. Eventually, I discovered this was not my real true goal in life, and [...]

Take Time to Plan

By Dan Sullivan | Thu, Feb 2, 2012

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Take time today to plan for your future while enjoying where you are in the present using Dan Sullivan’s “Future Based Self” ideas below. Just do it. It’s less painful to do it than it is to sit around and think about it or feel guilty that you haven’t started yet. Once you get started, things [...]

This Past Weekend…

By Mary Ellen Tribby | Wed, Feb 1, 2012

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This past weekend I heard today’s guest author, and former ETR publisher, Mary Ellen Tribby speak on building a publishing empire. She is a strategy queen. Today, you’ll discover her unique Triple D strategy that will guide you to future success. Craig Ballantyne “Pick one thing and become the best at it, and you’ll never be short [...]

Here’s to You, Mrs. Robinson

By Robert Ringer | Fri, Jan 27, 2012

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Since sharing my rules with ETR readers last July, I’ve been able to “live real in the real world”, as Robert Ringer describes today. Once you have your rules, you’ll have low-stress way of living how you want to live without dropping out of the mainstream. Robert Ringer explains why that is so important in the [...]

Your Most Important Financial Decision to Make

By Susan Fujii | Wed, Jan 25, 2012

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According to Wikipedia, “The black swan theory or theory of black swan events is a metaphor that encapsulates the concept that, The event is a surprise (to the observer) and has a major impact. After the fact, the event is rationalized by hindsight.” In today’s guest essay, you’ll discover the most important economical Black Swan of [...]

How to Eliminate Your Email Inbox Nightmare

By Craig Ballantyne | Tue, Jan 24, 2012

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How to Beat Email Addiction Despite running several web-based business from a home office, I’ve decided to cancel my home Internet. I now have to trek three minutes to a local Starbucks, twice daily, to check my email. Yet I’ve never been more productive (save that time I rented a cottage in Northern Ontario without any Internet [...]

They Are Wrong About Your Potential

By Craig Ballantyne | Mon, Jan 23, 2012

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“They” say this. “They” say that. Oh, do they now? But have you ever investigated as to whether what “they” say is accurate? Today I challenge “them” and present real-world findings to prove that what “they” say is wrong. Craig Ballantyne “Don’t be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as you make use [...]

Three Essential Numbers for Your Finances

By Mark Ford | Tue, Jan 10, 2012

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My business partner, ETR Publisher Matt Smith, has taught me the importance of identifying and tracking critical numbers in your business. The same advice holds true for our personal money management. Today, Mark Ford shows you the three essential numbers for your finances that you must know. Craig Ballantyne “Never spend your money before you have earned [...]

The Magic of the Free Day

By Dan Sullivan | Fri, Jan 6, 2012

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My mother retired in 2004, and since then she’s been as busy than ever, but doing the things she’s always wanted to do with her time off (volunteering, seeing more plays and concerts, etc.). But you don’t have to wait until you’re retired to do these things. Today, Dan Sullivan shows you how to have more [...]

A Vote for Execution

By Robert Ringer | Tue, Jan 3, 2012

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I got through quite a few books and programs over the Christmas holidays, but the one that stuck out – and resulted in the greatest amount of notes – was Robert Ringer’s, “The Art of Dealmaking”. Today, Robert shares another important piece of advice – showing you how to get things done right through [...]

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