Discover How to Live More & Give More Have you ever wondered how to create a personal legacy that will endure? Greg Hammond and Ron Ware help people just like you discover that both generous living and generous giving are possible! With their guidance, you can learn how to gain confidence, clarity, and financial freedom. You can create a life and legacy plan that provides abundantly for your family and makes a powerful impact on the charitable causes and organizations you care about most. After all, if you knew you could, wouldn't you? A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be directed to the Do More That Matters Foundation Fund.
Dying is a fact of life. Everything you need to know before you go.If you're reading this, you've come to the realization that someday, you will in fact, pass away. For many families the event is traumatic enough but then the aftershocks of the planning process can make it worse. It doesn't have to be that way. This book will provide you with the information to plan everything well in advance, taking the burden off of your family entirely. You hold in your hands the information and essential implementation steps that you need presented in an engaging, thought provoking and surprisingly entertaining way. You may feel a little uncomfortable talking about what happens when you pass away. That's understandable, most people do at first. However death and dying is a fact of life. Keep in mind that the planning process is not about you; it is about your family and loved ones and providing THEM with peace-of-mind and comfort. Why am so passionate about this topic? ¿ I am the sole survivor of a family of five. ¿ I have been a firefighter for over 25 years. ¿ I have been a responder to some of the nation's most tragic events, including school shootings, aircraft accidents and the attack on America on 9/11. Some of the informative topics discussed include: ¿ Why planning is important ¿ 7 key things you must have in your will ¿ Creative ways to utilize life insurance ¿ Tips for flawless funeral planning ¿ What happens to your finances when you die ¿ Long and short-term financial planning ¿ Special little known facts about Socia Security and veteran's benefits ¿ Protecting your assets ¿ Legacy planning, how do YOU want to be remembered ¿ Planning for business separation if you are a business owner This book will provide you with the tools to start your very own planning process and provide peace-of-mind for your family. Remember, it's not about you; it's about them.
Leadership is a choice. You can choose to stay positive and in the moment, or you can let yourself be full of doubt and negativity. It takes as much energy to be frustrated as it does to be resourceful, and it's hard to be both at the same time. We tend to think of leadership as flashing swords, generals on horseback, and Winston Churchill. For all the achievement billed as leadership, I believe real leadership goes deeper. I've learned that true leadership is to win from the middle. Power lies in the middle of the organization, at its core, in its heart. We hear about strengthening the core, as a physical fitness or martial arts term. We strengthen our physical core through nutrition and exercise, to be better at delivering or taking a punch. And life is a punch; we all know it. To strengthen our core, is to first discover the core of ourselves. To get to the core of leadership, we need to peel down through the layers of our lives. At the core of an apple are the seeds. At the core of our bodies is the heart. The seed is the essence of the apple, and the heart is the essence of our humanity, and in both lie the promise of new growth.Our core captures and radiates our life, and to be better requires strength. The center of who we are. Humble and sacrificed is the more true measure of teaching ourselves and others to win from the middle.
This book strips away the misconceptions about medical care for arthritis and reveals a safer and more effective treatment. If you are one of the millions of people suffering from Arthritis, this could be the most important book you ever own. On the surface, The Laser's Edge appears to be about a new and advanced arthritis treatment, but it goes much deeper than that. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States. Two out of three Americans will develop arthritis symptoms and just about all of them will go to their medical doctor first.This practice increases health care costs and exposes patients to the hidden dangers of today's health care system, unnecessarily. Among the very real dangers is death: 106,000 patients die every year from non-error, adverse effects of prescription drugs and there are 12,000 deaths a year as a result of unnecessary surgeries. The Laser's Edge will open your eyes to an entirely new way of treating arthritis without the risks of addictive medications, steroid shots or surgery. It provides hope for anyone who has been suffering from pain, and suffering from the experience of going to specialist after specialist without relief. The revolutionary treatment outlined in this book has helped countless patients avoid risky surgery and eliminate the need to take dangerous drugs.This book has the potential to change, maybe even save, your life.
Is it possible for your restaurant or small business to not only survive, but to thrive and increase sales eight-fold during the worst economic crisis to hit the United States since the Great Depression? Restaurant Lady Misty Young has a defiant YES to that question, based on her experience expanding her Squeeze In restaurant, locally famous in Reno/Tahoe for fantastic omelettes and its rapid expansion from one beloved location to several and counting. Things didn't start out perfectly in Misty's "Rags to Restaurants" life - from a childhood of frequent moves, a period on government assistance, and a rough time balancing family life while earning her college degree. Clearly she has more than made up for it. Misty chalks it up to her discovery of The Five Irrefutable Laws of Restaurant Success, which she shares in this book. Some of the most famous in the food and restaurant industry would happily agree that Misty has undoubtedly arrived, evidenced when the Food Network showed up one snowy December day, placing her talents and her omelettes on national television for a surprise episode of Throwdown! with Bobby Flay. When the masses came calling asking Misty to share her secrets, this Western restaurant maven was prepared, knowing the detailed facts about her guests, associates, financials and operations down to the number of eggs cracked since day one. "You can't count what you don't measure, and vice-versa," Misty says. Misty's targeted Egghead Breakfast Club and her grasp of constantly changing social media helped spread the Squeeze story far and wide to prospective guests and media outlets. Restaurant Lady Misty Young's experiences and rock solid approach can help you transform your restaurant into an outstanding stand-alone venue or allow it to become the base for a profitable and expanding regional chain. Crack open From Rags to Restaurants and whip up some success!
The deal you've been waiting for...Paul Davey wants to spread the good news about how you, too, can make your fortune as an investor in distressed real estate. A former New York City cop, he is now a millionaire real estate investor and general contractor who has done $19 million worth of deals on distressed properties - bank-owned houses, handyman specials, damaged structures, and homes with expansion potential. In addition to completing more than $1 million worth of deals within his own IRA annually, he also lists and sells properties for Fannie Mae and many other lenders as an REO broker. Davey has made it in an industry where opportunities and pitfalls abound. In Rehab and Grow Rich, he has indispensable advice for anyone hoping to turn property into profit. From the first page, you will see how this book is different from any other on the subject. Not only will you find solid, practical information and advice, but Davey is a born storyteller. In these pages he shares tales from the home front that serve as both encouragement and warning: You can do this, too - if you do it right.Proven simple Steps: A Repeatable Moneymaking System. Whether you're a new or experienced investor, Davey offers monthly telecoaching, a mastermind group, and one-on-one consulting. He shares what he has learned about getting started as a distressed property investor and about making the most of a self-directed IRA. He offers an at-home study course that includes six CDs and a 120-page course manual covering everything that you'll encounter in a renovation.
Why Young Adult's Blueprint for Success? The young adult years-a time for exploration, learning and enjoyment. Too many young adults are not using these important years wisely and investing in their future personal growth. With the help of their parents and educators, the ultimate goal of the young adult years is to prepare them for a secure, stable and promising career after completing college. Unfortunately, there are plenty of roadblocks that can delay this goal for many young adults. I wrote The Young Adult's Blueprint for Success as a tool for young adults, their parents and their educators during these vital years. It details the A-Z on the nine key Best Practices that young adults need to focus on in order to land an exceptional job offer well before their college graduation. The promise of a challenging and exciting job, regardless of the current path taken by the young adult, is all within reach. The sooner he or she follows and implements my Blueprint for Success, the sooner a brighter, promising future becomes a reality.
What do health problems like sleep apnea, diabetes, stroke, and oral cancer have in common? Would you be surprised to learn that they're all likely to be discovered first by your dentist?When most of us think of the dentist, it's in terms of getting that regular cleaning and exam. For some, it's a visit we put off or avoid all together, because of bad past experiences or common phobias. But your dentist is an important member of your healthcare team, not just a glorified tooth polisher. Your mouth is the window to your whole body's health, and your dentist is on the front lines of preventative care in keeping all of you running smoothly. In this comprehensive guide to oral care, written by a dentist for the layperson, you'll learn: - The latest advances in oral care and cosmetic dentistry that can give you the smile of your dreams far more easily than ever before. - Why baby teeth matter, and how proper care now can save you and your child years of expensive treatments later. - The healthcare crisis of sleep apnea; not just among the middle-aged and overweight, but even among children, and what your dentist can do to give you back a good night's sleep. - How poor oral care puts your whole body at risk. - New directions in holistic dentistry that mean less pain AND less medication. - The controversy over silver fillings; what are the options, and what should you choose? - Evidence-based dentistry and what it means to you as an informed consumer.
Like a jigsaw puzzle, a healthy business needs all the right pieces assembled properly in order to see the entire picture. In his latest book, Fit to Grow, Mark Richardson introduces those pieces through a comprehensive collection of simple yet effective business themes that will help you establish a strong foundation and enable you to grow a sustainable business. Themes that will make your business Fit to Grow include... - People are your greatest asset - Create clients and business will follow - If you give, you get - Aggressive but realistic > Fit to Grow is the perfect follow up to Richardson's best-selling book, How Fit is Your Business?, which defines and directs you through a thorough diagnosis of your business fitness check up then shares the prescription for better business health.Fit to Grow provides the important growth pieces to make an organization, well, Fit to Grow!
Remember the housing bubble that collapsed in 2008? The causes look obvious in hindsight: easy credit overheated demand that lead to unsustainably high prices with catastrophic results. The same thing is happening in college education. In The College Myth, Gene Kelly exposes higher education as an over-inflated bubble built on misinformation and debt. The truth is that college is not necessary to achieve success, and in many cases, it is an obstacle to success. The College Myth might just be the pin that bursts this bubble. In the 21st century, the sure-fire route to financial success is learning the trades. Kelly shows how colleges are failing our young people by not teaching them the skills that will be in-demand in the 21st century as the United States fixes its infrastructure, and instead piling debt on students while preparing them for "knowledge-worker" jobs that are disappearing fast.
Tom Osborne's Leadership Principles ¿ Be a servant leader. Sacrifice yourself for the benefit of others. ¿ Accentuate the positive and empower those around you. ¿ Focus on your values and principles and stay true to them. ¿ Bring a sense of teamwork through loyalty and unity. ¿ Do whatever you can to help make a difference in the world. ¿ Whenever you deal with adversity, learn from the experience. ¿ Focus on what matters most: character, principles and process. ¿ Mentor someone and leave a legacy of spirit and perseverance.
From his childhood of factory work in communist Latvia to his current life as one of the Bay Area's most respected and successful mortgage industry professionals, Manny Kagan has enjoyed a colorful journey to the top. In this fascinating new book, The Mortgage Game, Manny shares not only his amazing life story but also his secrets to finding the best mortgages possible. It all boils down to his trademark "Five Cs"-Collateral, Capacity, Credit, Capital and Character. Using real-life examples, Manny shows how he was able to overcome the "minuses" of some of his mortgage- or refinance-seeking clients (and most clients have some minuses) and turn them into "pluses." Just about every mortgage lender working today talks about the Four Cs, but Kagan takes it a step further and includes his own signature fifth C-character. This is the one that often makes the difference - and it's the one that helped him become a leader in the industry. In this book Kagan pulls back the curtain and shares details of his own real estate transactions-from the very first house he and his wife bought for their family, to subsequent refinance deals he was able to close on a basket of rental properties. The Mortgage Game is a valuable tool for anyone who's thinking of investing in real estate or refinancing an existing loan. The Mortgage Game offers up-to-date information on the current marketplace, along with clear explanations of how the market got itself into so much trouble. But this valuable book also offers more - it's the one reference guide every home-buyer needs.
Your One-Stop-Shop in the Home Buying Process What Every Homeowner Needs to Know Before They Sign on the Dotted Line Thinking about buying a home? The dream of home ownership has become a reality for millions of people in the last few years. With this book in hand, now it can be yours too. What's Your Rate? How to Buy a Home and Secure Your Financial Future at the Same Time offers a unique perspective into the process of buying a home. At the same time, it helps you to formulate a financial plan and put together your financial team. Don't neglect to consider your insurance needs, investment strategies, college funding, estate planning or passing on a legacy. These critical factors are often overlooked while transacting what is, for most people, the single largest purchase they'll ever make-their home. This definitive guide is unique in that all of the home buying and financial planning information is related through a compelling narrative centered on a young family-a family probably a lot like yours. They have grown out of their apartment and they are expecting a third child. When a suggestion from a trusted friend is followed-after a discouraging beginning into the home buying process-an all-encompassing plan soon unfolds. Learn how to assemble your team of trusted advisors and put together a comprehensive plan for the future. This is a must read for anyone considering buying a home, and for the Core-7 business professional looking to create a system to help in that endeavor.
Practical and Spiritual Principles for Better Life Teams We are inevitably on various Life Teams throughout our lives-family, school, business, church and community, to name the most basic. Whether we are the de facto team leader or a role player, each of us would like our Life Teams to be winning ones. The Four-Step System, described as a metaphor based on four wheels, is intended for all who desire to improve their Influence Quotient, which is a specific kind of intelligence: the ability to influence our teams for a positive outcome. This approach is different from the usual leadership mandates set out in so many books. We cannot all be leaders all the time, which would negate the concept of a team. But we do need to be good influences on others. The emphasis should be on acknowledging the value of every teammate's role while helping them prepare for times when they will need to step to the front to influence an outcome. Mastering the elements in the wheels of the Four Step System provides momentum and enables you to be On Point; regardless of what role you play. The end game is to improve the performance of our Life-Teams by cultivating meaningful relationships, which are far more rewarding than rings or trophies!
About the Author Introduction Three Rules for a Prosperous Retirement Rule one: Safety comes First Chapter 1: Time for a new approach Chapter 2: What the stockbrokers tell us Chapter 3: Today's better ways to invest safely Rule two: Get a reasonable return Chapter 1: Fees that pick your pocket Chapter 2: Keeping taxes under control Rule three: Keep it Simple Chapter 1: Our grandparents' secret Chapter 2: Stop following the herd Chapter 3: Planning for prosperity Getting Started How to choose an expert adviser A 20-point checklist for your retirement
Maverick marketing whiz Mike Veeck is ready to share his simple, fail-proof formula for business success: Make work fun and you'll create a culture of creativity that attracts the best employees and encourages customers to spend their money. Veeck stresses the need to reexamine the way business is conducted, from employer-employee relationships to customer service. The Fun Is Good philosophy has worked to make enjoyable evenings for all at Veeck's ballparks but has also transformed a half-dozen struggling or start-up teams into a thriving $25 million business. Peppered with firsthand accounts from businesspeople who have benefited from Veeck's philosophy, Fun Is Good is an innovative, off-the-beaten-track approach to getting the most out of your work life, in and outside the office.
If you care about your spouse and family, if you have ever experienced stress about market losses, if having a safe, secure, predictable income stream during retirement is important, if you don't have a plan for the high cost of a nursing home or catastrophic illness, Read This Book.
Our government is being strangled by partisan politics, youth employment is at a 60-year low, and student loan debt has surpassed $1 trillion--and yet young Americans are starting businesses in record numbers, all over the United States. If we want Millennials (and future generations) to survive and thrive in the new economy, then we need to funnel this entrepreneurial energy into something positive, or risk turning the Millennial generation into a lost generation. The solutions in this book represent the beginning of an important conversation about how to support and foster the real leaders of tomorrow. From policy ideas and educational programs, to private sector solutions and philanthropic activities, #FixYoungAmerica provides best practices and tangible solutions for solving the epidemic of youth unemployment--straight from the individuals and organizations that are already in the trenches, working to rebuild an entrepreneurial America right now.
"You don't have to accept risk in order to grow your money." What readers discover in this book is the woeful ineffectiveness of retirement planning as practiced by Wall Street and the brokerage industry. In place of this failed approach Jalbert offers the logic of financial tools provided by the insurance industry. These tools, though not well known in the marketplace, are many, varied and most often free of the risk associated with volatile markets. His mission is to design retirement plans that are as foolproof as possible, and making sure that a stable and predictable lifelong income is provided under any economic circumstances.
The dream of entrepreneurship is alive and well today for anyone. In fact, a few key shortcuts given in an "Hour A Day" blueprint format can lead to big changes in you and your family's quality of life. This powerful resource covers real-world lessons learned in the trenches so that you can get more done while working less. - Discover the Ultimate Secret That ALL Rich and Successful Entrepreneurs Use...And Why Napoleon Hill's Book Think and Grow Rich Devoted and Entire Chapter To It - Get An Extra Hour of Productive Work A Day By Using Three Tools. - Advanced Strategies To Maximize Your Most Valuable Asset - Your Time - Find A Way To Overcome Procrastination And Tap Into Boundless Energy To Propel Your Business Ahead - Take Advantage of The MOST IMPORTANT Time Management Technique... And Receive A Time Management Template You Can Implement Today - Turbocharge Your Productivity With The Ultimate Get More Done Checklist - Get Rid Of Time Vampires and Re-Take Control Of Your Calendar - Eliminate Procrastination and Never Again Feel Guilty About Your To-Do List - Utilize The Single Best Goal Setting Technique Ever - Develop A Personal "Hour A Day" Plan To Get You On The Fast Track... While Blasting Through Your Own Limits
The Only book you will ever need to learn about The Pill and the people who brought it to life. 2010 commemorated the 50th anniversary of the approval of the oral contraceptive pill by the Food and Drug Administration. The history and the development of the oral contraceptive pill are rich in drama--cultural, financial, scientific, spiritual, and political. Dr. David Hislop recounts it all here in this detailed account of the birth of the pill and the fascinating roster of characters who contributed to it. Beginning with the reforms of Margaret Sanger and the barriers of the Comstock laws, this comprehensive book includes perspectives on the biologists, Gregory Pincus and Min-Chueh Chang, the chemist Russell Marker, the philanthropist Katharine McCormick, the journalist and politician, Ernest Gruening and finally obstetrician and gynecologist John Rock. Considering the legal, social, scientific and religious barriers that led to the eventual government approval, The People Who Made the Pill is the definitive resource on this critical component of our cultural fabric.
We tend to think of dominos as standing the tiles on end and then tipping the first one over, toppling into the second, which falls into the third until finally all the dominoes have fallen. In 2008 the first of many financial dominos began falling. Many were worried and looked to Washington for leadership. Instead, we saw only politics-as-usual. But as 2009 and 2010 unfolded, it became too benign to suggest our stricken economy was simply toppled dominos. It was more accurate to describe our condition as an economic "train wreck." The financial chaos as a result of the crisis was heightened by an extraordinary government intervention to triage the shattered economy. Many feared, with justification, that we may be teetering on the brink of this generation's Great Depression. The near-death experience the U.S. economy has suffered forced Americans to turn inward and question our leaders. Our worries have multiplied. Our free market system and ultimately the "American Dream" itself now seem more vulnerable than ever. More importantly, we doubt ourselves and our leaders and long for our life-before. This is a book that chronicles the unfolding disaster of our nation's financial "train wreck." For two crucial years, Kevin Clark had broadcast financial analysis that became a play-by-play of the economic collapse. Now, with hindsight, he revisits recent history and brings what he calls a "Main Street" perspective of this most critical moment in the modern life of America.
Bobby Bowden, the legendary Head Football Coach at Florida State continues to inspire athletes and fans. Books have been written about Bowden for the last 10 years examining this coaching legend, but never has he been examined under the microscope of leadership.Leadership expert Pat Williams has teamed up with Florida State Associate Athletics Director Rob Wilson to bring to light what made Coach Bowden so successful and how you can incorporate his leadership principles into your own life. Williams and Wilson have interviewed over 250 former players, coaches, and members of the media that knew Bowden well. The book uncovers never before revealed leadership insights from Bowden's leadership and coaching genius. This 208 page book is packed with riveting stories and illustrations that will appeal to leaders at all levels of society.Football fans will love it and individuals with any leadership role will benefit immeasurably.Coach Bowden's Leadership Insights ¿ Always tell the truth. You must walk your talk. ¿ Be available to your players and staff night and day, no matter what. ¿ Your team is your family; nuture and care for them with unconditional love. ¿ Hire good people, delegate and let them do their jobs. ¿ As a leader, competing and winning must be your number one priority. ¿ There is no substitute for faith in God.
The #1 reason more groups and associations don't utilize sponsorship to increase their business revenue... They Never Thought to Ask! Or, if they did think to ask, they don't know how to ask or how much to ask for. It's estimated that this year companies, corporations, and businesses across America will spend over $17 Billion (...that's billion with a "B!") in underwriting events, programs, meetings, teams... and businesses just like yours! In this book you will learn... ¿How to put your hands on an "invisible mountain of cash" - something you're completely missing out on right now! ¿ Where to find companies interested in sponsoring your events, meetings, classes, newsletters, and association gatherings ¿ The 5 Most Common Fallacies about Sponsorships ¿ What's the least amount you should get for your sponsorship package? ¿ (It's probably a lot higher than you think!) ¿ The "Magic Formula" to get what you're asking for While it's true that sponsorships have long been the stalwarts of sports teams like tthe Yankees and Cowboys, the underwriting of meetings and associations has become the hottest new trend in sponsorship!
Come, take this exciting, romantic ride through a bygone era. Miss Uniontown 1951 is an endearing, coming of age memoir of a decade that Plus Hall characterizes (not without reason), as "hers." Within these pages, she captures the innocence, the charm and the promise of a young woman on the edge of her adulthood. In her sweet, bouncy style, Plus shares her journey from beauty queen, to nursing school, to a romance with Pop Star Rudi Magueri of The Crew-Cuts, when her dreams were shattered by a phone call. Her story is chronicled through newspaper clippings, original love letters and photos that perfectly evoke the style and attitude of the decade. How she coped with life's hurdles is retold here through a keen memory for detail, from an amazing woman. Don't miss this treasure of a time capsule that will have you rifling through the attic for your own cherished memorabilia.
Where do you live? Not your address, not the physical place you eat and sleep, but the place within you that knows your heart's longings and calls you home? Based on the successful life design program that Dr. Kathy Murphy has taught to thousands in her private practice, retreats, and personal growth seminars, Your Possible Life is a guide to building the life you are meant to be living, a life that's the perfect fi t for you--a true home for your heart. This practical, down-to-earth program provides you with the powerful tools and techniques for growth, through essential questions, exercises, and ideas for thoughtful and heart-felt life design. Wake up to your inner callings, your deepest nature--to who you truly are. It's never too late to live your most authentic life. Consider the possibilities!
The powerful story an illegitimate, black foster care child, the unwavering faith of his white adoptive mother, and their improbable journey to prove that when hard work, determination and grace meet opportunity... anything can happen. The powerful story of a former foster care child, born premature to an alcohol- and drug-addicted teenager who traded sex for drugs, and how he overcame daunting life challenges in pursuit of his dreams. Developmentally delayed as a result of his birth mother's abuse, Lucas Daniel Boyce struggled out of the gate and ended up failing kindergarten. His adoptive mother didn't cast him aside as another tragic statistic however. Instead, Dorothy Boyce instilled in Lucas two very important principles that drove his determination to overcome the cards he'd been dealt and enabled him to eventually serve at the White House, fly aboard Air Force One, and become an executive for the NBA's Orlando Magic at the young age of 29.
Harness The Power Of POSITIVITY There is no such thing as overnight success. Those millionaires in a minute stories are a blip on the radar. True sustainable success--at work or at home--is a habit, as natural and unstoppable as inertia. It all starts with that person staring back at you in the mirror! Everyone has the tools within to impart positive change. Ultimately, success is a choice, a deliberate and methodical choice made every single day. It all starts with a SHIFT in the way you view your world. In SHIFT: Change Your Mindset and You Change Your World, MLB star Steve Sax shares six critical elements that will lead to long lasting prosperity in your personal and professional lives: motivation, empowerment, attitude, humility, leadership, and perseverance. This book is an essential blueprint for success that spells out the action steps to change your mindset, and essentially your life, from someone who has been there.
Work smarter, not harder What does it mean to be a peak performer? How do you measure success? What business strategies will propel you into a new stratosphere? This collection of essays, from the best and the brightest entrepreneurs of our day, reveals industry tested secrets for peak performance success with you. Inside, you will find insights on everything from social media marketing to estate planning. Save yourself some time and energy.
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