And we're back

Google (owners of Blogger) went nuts on me and cut me off from my Blogger and Youtube site.

I have no idea why and they never tell you. there one day and gone the next.

Took a long time to get it all back and didn't get a notice. I just clicked on my Gmail account and there they were.

Don't know how much I'll be posting now that I have other things going on.

My first book should be available for Kindle and Itunes soon and my new Giving site is coming along well

14 Ways to Expand Your Influence

If you're always putting on an act/show because you're afraid of what others MIGHT think of the REAL you, you'll never make true friends or build a solid business.

Be REAL and you'll make great, long lasting friendships as well as grow a strong business.

1 - Understand It
First you have to recognize that regardless of your position, you have influence on the lives of those around you. Sometimes we don't realize the impact we have on others directly or indirectly but recognizing that we do and conducting ourselves accordingly is key.

2 - Be a Person of Integrity and of Values
Let who you say you are be reflected in all that you do. Stay consistent. Don’t take short cuts. Make a stand for your brand and give others an example to follow. Values determine your actions which ultimately determine your influence.

3 - Be Authentic and Transparent
Don’t put on a show. Be real. Be honest. Trust is built that way and trust amplifies influence.

4 - Accept Responsibility
Don’t make excuses. If you are at fault, accept the blame and do it proactively. Being a leader doesn’t mean being perfect. Learn from mistakes and show others the way.

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100 Ways To Open Your mind

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I'm a big believer in personal growth. I strive to be a little different today than I was yesterday. If you're of the same mind, you'll find these ideas extremely helpful.

I copied all of them to notepad and read 5 of them three or four times a day. Of course, DOING THEM is what counts.

5. Take A Walk Around an Art Gallery

You might not appreciate art or participate in it but it’s great to see the thoughts of others on canvas. It can give us a tiny glimpse of what goes on in other people’s minds.

14. Read A Book By An Author You Most Avoid

reading books by authors we avoid gives us a chance to take control of our minds and lets us see another side to our thinking. We’ve got to ask why we avoid them in the first place, is it something within us that we are avoiding?

16. Stop Contact With Your Down People

If you have people in your life who constantly drag you down, or are negative all the time, drop them. Honestly drop them from your life, you are not serving them and they are not serving you and they are dragging your thoughts down.

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