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After the Olympics in 1988 our team used to make frequent trips to The United States participating in one public relation event or another. On one such trip while attending a Lakers Game at the old Forum, I met Mike Tyson. At the time he was the youngest world heavy weight boxing champion. In fact he had landed a devasting blow to a fellow Jamaican, Trevor Berbick, to win the title. In the ensuing years “Iron” Mike annihilated any opponent who had the audacity to face him. Then lo and behold, Buster Douglas, a guy who probably had no business in the same arena let alone the same ring, knocked out Mike Tyson.
Complacency breeds failure.
If you are aware of the reports about Mike’s preparation leading up to the fight you will know that he didn’t prepared diligently. No one, to include Mike gave Buster a fighting chance. As a result Mike Tyson became complacent and didn’t bother to train hard. As he now knows, complacent breeds failure.
Success is a journey.
Never allow yourself to become a victim of your own success. It may be a cliché, but it doesn’t mean that its not true….success is a journey, not a destination. The minute you think you’ve arrived at the pinnacle of your success and there is no more growth for you, you have put yourself in on the highway to failure.
In order to grow and excel you must be involved in a consistent process of self-evaluation. You must be constantly asking yourself “What works?” “What doesn’t work”, “In what areas do I need to improve?” and “What can I do improve?” Of course once you’ve identified the areas you then must take the necessary actions to improve.
The law of nature
The law of nature says that you are either growing or dying. You either expand or you become expendable.
Successful companies invariably are those that research and develop new products and strategies. Successful individuals-Executives, students, craftsmen, business people, teachers are those who are constantly learning and developing new skills.
The old philosophy is that if ain’t broke don’t fix it. However we live in a world that is changing so fast that even though it may not be broken it’s obsolete! When Henry Ford sought funding for his motorcar, one banker told him that his idea would never work. The misguided man essentially told Ford that the Horse and buggy were here to stay. There is no denying that they are still here but they have become obsolete by faster more modern modes of transportation.
Evaluate your relationships
No man is an island. You do need the help of others in order to reach your goals. You need employees to help run your business and you need close family members, close friends, and confidantes as sounding boards for your ideas and for advice. These are all your teammates, people who play a role in your personal and professional success. Your success depends on them so you need to evaluate where you
are in your relationships with them?
One of the reasons I’ve been able to succeed as a three time Olympian is the fact that I built and strengthened and consistently evaluated the relationships with my teammates and over time built faith and trust which allowed us to work interdependently. Human beings push each other as we work interdependently. As you build relationship and work interdependently you begin to work more effectively as a
team.
Overcome the fear of change
Jack Welch was once quoted as saying: “If the rate of change outside your organization is greater than the rate of rage inside of your organization, the end is in sight”. The same holds true for individuals as well and so it is imperative that you get over your fear of change. Growth is born of change, which is not always comfortable, in fact it is oftentimes fearful. However, understand that you are either the master of change or the victim of it. Growth, success, realizing your dream involves pain. Either the pain of change or the pain of regret. The pain of change is temporary but the pain of regret is eternal. Which do you chose.
Keep on Pushing!
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The September/October issue of Time Compression Technologies magazine includes a feature article, “Lean Manufacturing: How Big is the Market? Lean Enterprise: How Much Bigger is the Market?” authored by North America’s leading manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler (www.trcutlerinc.com).
Cutler provided a detailed history of the lean manufacturing marketing including how e-kanban solutions are central to an effective lean manufacturing initiative. According to Matthew Marotta, founder of Datacraft Solutions, “We do not charge for upgrades to the system as we learn about new best practices that clients ask us to incorporate. Before Datacraft incorporates the request, it is reviewed buy a lean advisory board to validate the value of the best practices and the value added impact upon our partner community. Once it is passed, they develop, test, and implement.”
The hosted solution provides the customer with their own set of servers which are maintained offsite by and outsourced set of administrators. All of the administration fees, equipment, support teams and software updates are all included in the monthly service fee which is less then the cost of hiring an internal system administrator.
The value of an ASP is that manufacturers can buy “by the drink”, low risk, and a see a rapid ROI. Only internet access is required.
The non-ASP option leaves manufacturers investing a large sum into the communication network, IT personnel, IT training, application servers, consulting for system modification, along with all the hidden costs that come with it. The only disadvantage of using an ASP is the client never owns the system (application), only their own data. This concern tends to be the issue of IT since they want to control all phases of the e-kanban operation. The cost of the control is wasteful and completely antithetical to a Lean Initiative.
While some ERP systems QAD, Factory Logic, and Supply Works have some e-kanban functionality is not their core focus, so manufacturers are purchasing the ERP system at a significant price tag including all the prices increases (and upgrade charges). From the perspective of Lean functionality and immediate ROI the cost cannot be justified, unless there is a plan for a manufacturer to replace the ERP system.
Datacraft Solutions www.datacraftsolutions.com Matthew Marotta 800-819-5326
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We have looked before on the concept of self-love and I would like to take the time into look into this in more depth.
If you remember, we said that AGAPE love was an unconditional love and that we needed to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. Let us look more closely at why we have so much difficulty in the area of loving and accepting ourselves. We will start by looking at two very basic questions.
1.)Why do we have so much difficulty loving ourselves without question?
2.)Why do we feel we need the approval of others to validate our worthiness?
These are big questions and the basis of our non-acceptance of ourselves. We were not born with a negative self image of ourselves, in fact, we were not even aware that we needed the approval of others. Acceptance of ourselves as individuals was a learning experience from those significant others who were around us. Some people were lucky and had a loving and encouraging environment, while others, sadly, grew up with condemnation and disapproval.
Because of disapproval that may have been experienced in our childhood years, many of us grew up with the generalization that “Since they did not accept me, I am unacceptable.” Through the repetition of key incidents in our lives we learnt to have a negative view of ourselves. The problem arises when we fail to realize that these were childhood events. We still see them retrospectively through the eyes of our inner-child. We must learn to stand back and put them in a different perspective.
As adults we may now realize that those who hurt us with their disapproval and criticism were acting in the only way that they knew how to act. Many did not realize the extent of injury that was caused to our psyche. It is up to us now to rid ourselves of these self-sabotaging thoughts about ourselves and face reality. We have two choices. We can either accept what was said about us and live with self-recrimination or we can choose to forgive those who said hurtful, un-accepting things to us and rethink the situation.
Face it, we were not all perfect children and we are not perfect as adults either. All people can never be all good or all bad. We have to come to the realization that we are human. We need to accept ourselves the way we are. That means accepting the bad along with the good. We all make mistakes, we all have weaknesses. This doesn’t mean that we stop trying to improve ourselves, but we must stop condemning ourselves.
We also must become aware of the things we want to change about ourselves because WE as individuals want improvement in these areas, not because we feel that others want us to change. Accepting a situation is the first step to achieving power over it. We can not live our lives for the acceptance of others. We need to live our lives honestly and freely.
Take the time to listen to your inner voice and find out who YOU really are. You are an individual and you don’t need to conform to what the world around you wants you to be. You need to discover who YOU really are and then gather the courage to let the real you be you. You have the power to be your own person.
Let us stop putting on masks to represent the people we think others want to see. Don’t feel you have to seek their approval. Take time to learn who you are and then let the real you shine through. You are a beautiful person just the way you are and are worthy of love. Learn to love yourself and you will see the world around you change for the better.
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Sharron Myers has been a teacher of Spiritual Truth for over 30 years. She also is a Certified Aromatherapist and Personal Development Consultant. Be sure to check out her site: www.sharron-myers.com
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Ever wondered why it is easier for some guys to get a girlfriend and harder for others to get one? With all things equal, looks, status, intelligence, attitude and personality make the difference. In fact, most girls even go for the personality than for anything else.
It is actually quite easy if you just overcome the initial fear and anxiety. Here are some tips on how to get a girlfriend in the easiest, most pain-free way possible.
Get out there
One of the most basic tips on how to get a girlfriend is to go out there and make yourself available. You will not get a girlfriend sitting around in front of the television set on Saturday nights or burying your head in a book when you should be going out with your friends or joining organizations. The more people you meet, the more likely you will meet someone who you like and who likes you.
Be approachable
Walking around with a forbidding expression on your face will not get you a girlfriend anytime soon. Nor will constantly wearing a frown on your face. Smile, experts say, is the number one rule in how to get a girlfriend. Look approachable. Talk to people. Of course, do not overdo it. There is a difference between being friendly and being a psycho. Trust me, the latter will not get you a girlfriend.
Be yourself and like what you are
The term “be yourself” may be so clich©d, it wouldn’t be cool to even think it but it is a sound advice. To get a girlfriend who will like you for who you are, make sure that you do not pretend to be someone you are not. Put your best qualities into the forefront. If you are good in the Arts, develop your talent. Girls like guys who have their things going on.
Fix the body language
Whether you believe it or not, communication is 25 percent verbal and 75 percent nonverbal. Your body talks more than your mouth does. This can help you get a girlfriend, that is if you have your signals right. Sometimes, you might be saying one thing but your body is showing another. On how to get a girlfriend, guys should know how their bodies talk.
Know the body language
Just as you are sending body signals, so does your potential girlfriend. One of the few things that you should master in how to get a girlfriend is a woman’s body language. Know when a girl is interested or not. Study their body language, how their eyes meet yours and how they lean towards you.
Talk
You will never get to know the person and will never get a girlfriend if you open that mouth and strike a conversation. Make an effort to talk to her. One good conversation starter is probably an assignment in your class or a book review that you both have.
Find a common ground
Getting along with another person will be easier if you two share something in common, be it a TV show or something that you enjoy doing. At the risk of being a stalker, observe what she likes doing. Is she into sports? What kind of books does she read? What does she do with her free time?
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Global warming and the financial crisis, these double threats have spared the European Alps, leastwise for the time being. However it could have been so entirely polar. Ahead of Xmas villages in the Tignes region were cut off when snow storms came down. Motorway cols such as the crowded Col du Montroc were shut. In that location there was no power or telephones, home owners were evacuated to pro tem dwellings, it looked as if it were a repetition of 1996.
It seems that all promotion is good promotion. Super Besse featured every night on French news bulletins. When power was fixed reservations commenced to pour in, attracted by the excellent snowfall.
Plateau de Beille and neighbouring Risoul claim just about four metres snow depth on the higher areas at 2200 meters alt. and 2.3 meters at the end of the runs. At the moment the deepest in the Alps. Savoie alleges that there is 4 meters at the the highest point of the resort. Unfortunately snow storms have swept away a pylon of the lift that serves the domain. They’ll be broken till mid Mar.
Elsewhere in the Southern Alps inquiries are up 19% in Isola 2000, Verchaix and Savoie. Risoul has 99.8% tenancy and sold a record breaking number of passes last Monday. This is welcoming for main snowboarding companies and with luck this may help the summer alps season.
You might be at a crossroads in your life. You might realize that you need your Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree to land that exciting and high-paying job you have always wanted. You might realize that you need your Master’s degree to rise higher in your current profession. You might realize that you are ready to return to work after taking a break to raise your family, and that getting a degree will help you achieve your professional goals. Simply the most convenient and flexible way to achieve any of these ambitions is by getting your degree from a college that offers a distance learning degree program. Distance learning is not “correspondence”. Rather, it utilizes today’s Web technologies to allow anyone from anywhere to attend college via the Internet, and receive a college education.
There are many advantages of choosing to receive your degree via a distance-learning program. Chief among them is convenience. Proximity is no longer a factor in determining where you attend college. Studying for a college education online allows you to achieve your educational and professional goals at your own pace, whether you want to get a 2-year Associate’s degree, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree, or take an accelerated course program to receive a professional certificate. There is no need to live near or commute to a college when all classes can be attended and all work submitted online. Distance learning is a great option for you if you have uncertainties about going to college as an older student or returning after many years. Studying for a college education online can be an easy way to ease into the routine of class work and projects, and can reduce the stress of feeling the need to fit in with younger students. Further, course availability is often convenient for those who work full time or care for a family. Often, colleges offer evening and weekend classes.
There is a distance learning degree program available for just about every professional and academic discipline out there. Fields of study include Business, Social Sciences, Humanities, Library and Information Sciences, Education, Nursing, Liberal Arts, Fine Arts, and various Healthcare programs. These are but a few of the subjects in which you can earn a college education by choosing an online program. While many online programs are delivered through fully accredited online colleges and Universities, more and more traditional colleges and Universities are adding distance learning degree programs to their curricula, which gives you seemingly limitless options.
You might be concerned about affording to attend a distance learning degree program. Often, financial aid is available to students in the form of grants, loans, even scholarships. Also, many employers are willing to pay for part or all of an employee’s tuition and fees. Investing in an employee’s future reaps benefits for everyone involved.
The misconception of receiving your degree via a distance-learning program is that the experience might not be as enriching or legitimate as attending face-to-face classes at a traditional college or University. This just isn’t the case. Programs offered online present the same opportunities for group work, independent study, and interpersonal communications as their traditional counterparts. While it is true that being an online student requires a certain amount of self-discipline and organization, receiving your degree through distance learning will probably help to facilitate the learning process as well as develop your time management and self-motivation skills. With the prevalence of the Internet and advancements such as teleconferencing in both education and the business world today, it is possible to come away from the experience not only with a college education and your dream career, but also with greater knowledge and comfort with technology. Going the route of distance learning to get your degree is a valuable, convenient, and flexible way to broaden your career opportunities, and have the career you have always dreamt about.
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At this point, let’s break down the major components of a typical Hatha Yoga session, and see how each one will enable you to reach your goals. There are nine main styles of Yoga in India, but most of the popular styles, outside of India, are variations of Hatha Yoga. Hatha Yoga classes tend, among other things, to emphasize physical mastery.
Asanas are the physical postures, but depending upon the class, the postures may be held for different durations, such as: A half breath (an exhale or inhale), a few breaths, or a few minutes. Some classes are very active, with flowing movement, heated studios up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit, and others are tranquil at around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, all year long.
So there is a style of Yoga for every person, and you should be aware of what you are getting into before you start. You should also be aware that the doors are not locked, and if 105 degrees is too much heat, it is your call.
This past summer, in Arizona, a number of people died, due to excessive heat. If your body temperature reaches 105 degrees, you could possibly have heat stroke. What is your natural climate like? Please know your temperature tolerance and know that people are different.
The Yoga postures release tension throughout your body, regardless of which style you choose. The added surge of endorphins, as a result of this exercise, is another benefit.
Pranayama, sometimes called the Yogic science of breathing, is cultivation of air – our most vital resource. Therefore, you can increase the amount of oxygen in your bloodstream without classic calisthenics, but when you combine it with the postures; you have a very powerful combination for stress relief.
Meditation is known for its stress management, focused concentration, and conscious relaxation benefits. In fact, there are so many meditation benefits, that after more than 2,000 studies, scientists still research for more.
How will all this help you achieve your goals? Simple: Once you are armed with the ability to relieve yourself from the burdens of stress, negative obstacles, and needless worrying, you then have the ability to prioritize and learn from your mistakes.
If you make a mistake, so does everyone else. Nobody is keeping track of your mistakes, except you. Everyone wants to be recognized, so grab every opportunity you can. Make sure you don’t forget to write your goals down and review them often. You will see them come to pass.
Paul Jerard, is a co-owner and the director of Yoga teacher training at: Aura Wellness Center, in North Providence, RI. He has been a certified Master Yoga teacher since 1995. He is a master instructor of martial arts, with multiple Black Belts, four martial arts teaching credentials, and was recently inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He teaches Yoga, martial arts, and fitness to children, adults, and seniors in the greater Providence area. Recently he wrote: Is Running a Yoga Business Right for You? For Yoga students, who may be considering a new career as a Yoga teacher.
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If you live in Oakland, CA then you probably are a big Oakland A’s baseball fan. The Oakland Coliseum is a wonderful place and watching baseball games is a blast. One of the best parts about the Coliseum is that the BART goes right to it. So many times when you go to a baseball stadium the parking and the waiting in the car can be a real pain, but not at the Coliseum. If you live right in Oakland you are real close to the BART station, probably walking distance. All you have to do is walk right to the station, get a ticket, and cruise right on down to the Coliseum. Once you are there it is just a block away. There might be a few people going to the game, but there will not be as many people as there are in the parking lot. Leaving is the best part as far as time is concerned, just walk to the BART station, it is that easy. It does require a great deal of walking, you could use Acceletrim’s diet supplement and burn off some extra calories, especially those calories from the Coliseum hotdog. If you don’t have season tickets, you could always go on Wednesday, it is a buck for a ticket, and you just can’t beat that.
Direct Answers – Column for the week of August 12, 2002
I came across your column by accident. Boy, was it impeccable timing. I am sitting here writing you on my anniversary weekend. Home alone, while my husband is on a three day golf fling with his buddies. I have cried for two days.
This is a reality check for me, knowing our problems through 23 years are still there even after counseling. Should I be crying, or is it time to get out? And did I mention he spent New Year’s Eve at a basketball game while I stayed home alone?
I know most golfers would not want to give up a weekend with their buddies, but does a truly happy man give up the invitation for the sake of his wife? I am a person who feels, thinks, then decides. My husband is a person who thinks, decides, then feels.
Josey
Josey, with tears in her eyes, a woman told us this story. She and her husband planned a cruise with another couple. Their 25th wedding anniversary fell in the middle of the cruise. When the other couple couldn’t make it, her husband canceled their reservations also.
In her heart, this is what she felt. “I love you. I want to go on this trip even more now. We can have a second honeymoon.” But she didn’t speak up. She thought he should know her feelings, but her silence confirmed what he did.
Sometimes couples run in so many directions at once, they get off course. Then a simple, open statement of feelings can clarify things. If your husband’s disconnection was unintentional, it suggests one course of action. If it was done with the knowledge or intention to hurt you, it suggests another.
Wayne
A Covey Of Counselors
Last year I cheated on my girlfriend and she found out. It was awful. We broke up and I undertook therapy, which was a great thing for me to do. She was and continues to be in therapy, and she is a therapist herself.
When we got back together, we were very codependent. It seems we were not totally able to rebuild trust. Though we traveled and practically lived together the last few months, we also got into criticism wars about the most stupid things.
Last month she found a job. I criticized her for not committing more to our relationship and for spending too much time working. She became attracted to her boss. This guy, who has offered her lots of money not to leave, values her professionally.
A week ago she broke up with me. At first she said it has nothing to do with her job, then she admitted she had strong feelings for her boss. Now they have already spent nights together. I am devastated.
I am currently unemployed and living at my mother’s, and he is older and successful. I really love her and want her back. I have a wild hope this is all about getting even and that she will come back to me in time.
Mac
Mac, I have a wild hope this is all about you getting your life together. What you need to focus on is getting a job, standing on your own two feet, and paying your own bills.
You’re clinging to a relationship in which you are in therapy, your girlfriend is in therapy, she is a therapist, and she is sleeping with her boss, a therapist. Maybe, just maybe, therapy isn’t going to save this relationship.
You are jobless and dependent on your mother. Being with your girlfriend would be a definite step up for you, but if you were pursuing a career and lived in a place of your own, the world would look different to you.
Right now you are looking for a relationship to help you out of your hole. You need to focus on helping yourself out of the hole.
Tamara
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Occasionally, a bad date happens to one person at a certain point in his or her life. One should do some assessment before writing off the person for life. No sparks at all? Too nervous to open any topic? Is he or she being rude? Here are some things that you can do.
How to deal with a bad date? Or when you are the one who’s about to make it bad…
1. If you are feeling too nervous opt for a date over coffee. You will have less time fidgeting due too overnervousness since after finishing your coffee you can easily bid your date a quick “ta-ta”.
2. There is no excuse for a date that is obnoxious and rude. Walk away Renee.
3. You and your date are not on the same wavelength? Endure the date, maintain your composure and leave politely. If your date asks for an extension, say an after meal drink, you can always politely (again) say no.
4. If you unintentionally insult your date, simply apologize then move on. If your insult is not that severe, your date might just forgive and forget.
5. Never provide entertainment at your expense. Humor is cool, self-bashing is not. It is not worth it to make your self feel uncomfortable trying to impress your date.
How to move on?
1. Don’t punish yourself for a date that went horrible. Save it somewhere in your mind that is remote. Or better yet, commend yourself for being able to go through it. Learn from your mistakes.
2. Share the details with a friend. This way you can treat it more of a laughingstock than something that will haunt you for life.
3. Get occupied with other activities so you can forgive yourself and forget about the bad date. Exercising, eating something sweet or watching a movie will make the bad vibes go away sooner than you expect.
4. Honesty and kindness are a good combination when it comes to turning down a bad date that would like a second round. Say something a bit blunt but peppered with some praise — is that an oxymoron?
5. Now, if you think that the person still deserves a second chance, by all means, give him or her the second try. You can always laugh the bad date incident away when you are more comfortable with each other.
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