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So today was my 3rd day at the Bikram Hot Yoga. Yesterday I was a having a conversation with an individual that has been doing yoga for 10 years.  Wow! I can’t imagine doing this for 10 years, was my first thought. All of a sudden the thought went through my head, WoW! wonder how [...]

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Today I went to my second class of Bikram Hot Yoga.  Wanted to try the 6:15 am class.  I must admit, I kicked and screamed my way out of bed.  Its amazing how many times I had to consciously talk myself into going. I wonder at times how many things that we want to try [...]

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Wow! Wow! Wow! – And I am not pertaining to the scenery.  Hot Yoga is difficult!  I was so exhausted, dizzy, and for sure starving half way through – But all of it was worth it in the end.  That being said, if I did not have food hiding in my car, I probably would [...]

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Hi, This is to confirm that your purchase of the book, Courage To Be Naked, has been successful. A receipt has been emailed to you. Thank you for supporting the Cause and Charity. If you know anyone else that could take advantage of this FREE offer and would like to support the charity, please forward [...]

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One great thing about my career is that I get to talk to a lot of different people. One of those people is Sandy Pembroke. I met Sandy at the gym and he was pretty hard to miss. Over time, Sandy and I have become friends and he let me sit down with him on [...]

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People remember feelings. Things that bring happiness, sadness, laughter, and tears: These are the things that stay with people for years to come. Therefore, when designing a presentation, it is important to work on eliciting real emotions from the audience. These emotions not only connect the presenter to the audience, but create a strong intellectual [...]

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Meaning of Courage While this book is geared toward individuals who wish to improve their public speaking skills, the heart of this book is really much more than that. The Courage To Be Naked not only helps you onstage, but helps you live a fuller and more vibrant life overall. After all, that’s what real [...]

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Now that most have started and finished their New Year Resolutions.  Lets look at 5 critical elements that need to be consistently implemented within your business in order to have a successful 2011. When a new year comes around, many people around the world take the time to reflect on the past and set goals [...]

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This year I did something a little different. I brought the homeless home. As some of you know, for the last few years I have spend Christmas Eve with the homeless. To me, Christmas has always been a time of giving back. Giving isn’t just about money: it’s about time, effort, and connecting with people. [...]

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A good friend of mine sent me this right now and I had to post it right away, thanks Pauline. — I actually felt my entire body language and thoughts change instantly. This little girl is awesome — Its less then 1 minute long — you have to watch it. Would love to here stories [...]

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This Video made me cry – The internal strength children have is remarkable. In life, we always seem to be distracted. We’re focused on getting ahead at work or dealing with the day to day stresses. Such things require our attention, but sometimes, the things that matter most, are the things that keep us human. [...]

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(Video filmed and created by Ivan Sampson — sampsonartistry@shaw.ca) First and foremost, I want to thank everyone for helping me make this event a success. We had almost 100 people in attendance, and we spent the entire day sharing and learning together about branding ourselves in the community and effective communication within our professional and [...]

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If you do any marketing in your business you need to learn from the “Get A Mac Campaign.”  Apple has always been known to be innovators in the electronics market. Apple created an innovative campaign that would not only bring more attention to the Apple brand and its various products, but redefine its image and [...]

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Most smart marketing departments focus television advertising dollars on popular shows that draw a viewer base that is well suited to their products. That is relevant to every business. When you market and brand yourself, make sure it is to your targeted market. In this regard, both Coke and Ford made a good choice in [...]

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Managers Need To Learn How To Lead. The other night, we ate out at a restaurant.  I ended up waiting ten minutes, watching while various waiters wander by.  When it became clear that no one was going to help me, I went to the hostess and asked if my server would be with us soon.  [...]

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I feel so bad that I took away one of the most precious moments away from my niece and nephew.  Natasha and Zal had not stopped talking about the triathlon we did together.  So I decided to take them to the Penticton Ironman Triathlon. There were two parts of this twelve hour event that I [...]

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I just spent the day with my brother-in-law. We ate out and then ran a few errands. All in all, it was just a typical day except for that everywhere we went, my brother-in-law took some time to talk to people. He talked to the waiter at the restaurant, he made chit chat with the [...]

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Having Zal and Natasha stay with me for the last three weeks has been a truly memorable experience. We did a lot of fun things and shared some very important moments. However, I can’t deny that it was difficult. After all, I’m not used to playing full-time parent to two growing children. It’s time intensive [...]

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This past weekend I participated in the Push0r Mitchel Apple Triathlon. It wasn’t my first such event, but it was by far my favorite triathlon I have ever experienced. The Main reason this triathlon was so special was that it was the first time I participated with my niece and nephew. Both Zal and Natasha [...]

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