Beware of Melting Butter
When yet another politician bit the dust not long ago, I couldn’t help but think of Henry Kissinger’s all-too-true observation that “power is the ultimate aphrodisiac.” I don’t have a lot to say about Governor Mark Sanford’s situation, except that I think the whole thing is very sad. I don’t…
READ MOREThe Skill That Generates Billions of Dollars in Revenue
Clayton Makepeace has it. Bob Bly has it. Michael Masterson has it. The late, great “infomercial king” Billy Mays had it. I’m talking about a simple skill that, if you learn and apply it, will ensure that you NEVER go hungry. This skill has enabled me to successfully negotiate multimillion-dollar…
READ MOREPower Up Your Workout With 8 Pre-Workout Snacks
You can boost your performance, improve your stamina, and keep your energy high during your workouts just by having a well-balanced “munch” before you head to the gym. Last week, I gave you some guidelines for putting together snacks that will make you feel fueled instead of full. But if…
READ MOREAre You Afraid of Change?
I love my new pilot flight gear bag. It’s functional, easy to use, and the perfect size for my cockpit. But I resisted buying it for months. My previous bag was leather, with custom embroidered initials. It held all my gear and looked cool. But it was a bit bulky. Worse,…
READ MOREHow Being an ETR Reader Helps You Protect Your Privacy
Whenever you do an Internet search, you’re dropping clues about yourself that you might prefer to keep private. After all, it’s nobody’s business if you want to find out what it would cost to buy a particular make/model of car… check treatment options for a health condition… or get information…
READ MOREThe Skill That Generates Billions
By Marc Charles Clayton Makepeace has it. Bob Bly has it. Michael Masterson has it. The late, great “infomercial king” Billy Mays had it. I’m talking about a simple skill that, if you learn and apply it, will ensure that you NEVER go hungry. This skill has enabled me to…
READ MOREThe Best Advice a Father Can Give
It hit me like a ton of bricks. I couldn’t believe I’d missed it before. I’d read the book many, many times – but this time was different. A secret was revealed to me – and today I’m going to give it to you. If you are open and receptive…
READ MORE2 Reasons to Take Your Kids Grocery Shopping
My wife and I always take our kids with us when we go grocery shopping. It gives us the opportunity to teach them how to recognize sneaky labeling and deceptive brand names, and how to pick the best foods for a healthy meal. We show them how to read labels…
READ MORESimplify Your Life – Starting With Your Home
Judy and John are great friends of ours. They are kind and generous people who lead a very rewarding life. But what struck my wife and me when we visited them this summer is how remarkably simple it is. Their home is tastefully but almost sparsely decorated with quality furniture,…
READ MORETurn Your Hobby Into a Business
Setting up an e-newsletter or blog starts with a subject you love, a simple website, and some useful content. But unless you want your newsletter to be nothing but a hobby, you’ll want to find ways to generate income from it. You can create your own information products – e-books,…
READ MOREYes, You Can Eat This Much-Loved Snack and Keep the Weight Off
My clients often question me when I tell them they can eat more almonds and cashews. “Don’t you know that nuts are full of fat?” they ask. Well, I tell them, you can have your nuts and eat them too… even if you are trying to lose weight. In fact,…
READ MOREAre You Making a Mistake That Could Be Ticking Off Your Clients?
“Nate,” a freelancer I hired to write an e-book for me, e-mailed the first draft of the manuscript today as an attached Word file. Also attached: his invoice. Why did you do that, Nate? I just got your FIRST draft. I haven’t even opened the file, much less reviewed it.…
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