My Spiritual Experience in Rome (not what you think)
Rome was simply another city on my to-do list…or so I thought. The plan, as it is with every other European city I visit, was to walk around and check off the major attractions. “Look kids, The Vatican. The Pantheon,” I’d say in my best Chevy Chase European Vacation impression. Over 1.3…
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The Best Reminder Ever
I’m not sure where I stole the idea from, but I am a big proponent of printing out good advice and putting it right in front of your desk, or wherever you work everyday. So you cannot run from the advice, so you see it enough times that it becomes…
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What NOT to do at Work
During college, all I wanted to do was become a Navy SEAL. I won an NROTC scholarship, got accepted into training, and was ready to start my career as an operator. Unfortunately, once I got into training, I realized I didn’t want to become a SEAL, and I quit. Not…
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#1 Lesson From Dad
My father spent a lot of time in silence. As a farmer he worked many long days alone in his International tractor cab, plowing, sowing, and reaping in the fields.Before I was old enough to start school, I spent many hours with him there. Our family couldn’t afford childcare and…
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The Three Stages in Changing Your Life
“I’m so glad you joined us today,” my friend Rita said as service ended at Bridgepoint Church in St. Petersburg, Florida. I was glad that I did, too. Pastor Tim’s words struck a chord with me, and with Rita. “I needed to hear those words again,” she said, “I’ve been…
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The Best Gift ETR Can Give You
Your New Life Starts Today It was many years ago that I first read this wisdom in Early to Rise: “Every few months, you should spend a few minutes thinking about your four Life Goals – one for your wealth, one for your health, one for your social self, and…
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Shopping For Happiness
This message has NOTHING to do with making more money, but it does have everything to do with living a meaningful, abundant and happy life. Let me tell you a story about an incredible experience and how it had extra special meaning for me because of the way that the…
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The Solution to Happiness
Our nation has a happiness fetish. Each year, publishers print thousands of books on the subject. Talk show hosts offer advice from psychologists and therapists. Magazine covers promise “The Short-Cut to Happiness” or “The 7 Secrets of Wedded Bliss.” You might reasonably wonder why the market is so large. A…
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What You Should Do Today
Of the many execrable things that happen to you when you approach 60, the recognition of mortality is the worst. You can’t avoid it. People you know – even friends and family members – are seriously sick or dying. I see death is a hateful thief. I know he will…
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Sorry, But You Are Not Immortal
In a radio interview some years ago, the host started out by asking me, “In order of importance, what would you say are the three most essential rules when it comes to making money?” Without hesitation, I blurted out: “Rule No. 1: Stay alive. Rule No. 2: Stay healthy. Rule…
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The Magic of One Person
A man looks at his youth and says, “I wish I knew then what I know now.” That’s what “Eric,” a pot dealer who spent four years in jail, said to me after he had become a multimillionaire. Eric was talking about what he had learned about direct marketing. I…
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Live Like You Were Dying
It was an odd place for deep conversation. I ran into my friend Rob in the hallway at a large Internet Marketing seminar. “Hey Rob,” I greeted him with enthusiasm, “It’s been a long time.” “Craig,” he said with hesitation, “I’m sorry I haven’t been in touch lately, but my…
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