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Publisher: Mary Wilkey
Volume 9 — Issue 2 — January 13, 2009
Published every Tuesday
First, I'd like to wish my eldest grandchild a happy 21st birthday today . . . so, happy birthday, Laura Ashley!
Welcome all new readers . . . in this issue, be sure to enter the contest . . . it's for all subscribers, and it "ain't rocket science"! :-)
Also learn how to increase your intake by using your passions . . . an article by Mike Adams on how to double your online results overnight . . . a timely piece by Diego Norte on the advantages of having an online business (more timely than ever, since only sales were over two billion last year, I understand).
Hope you enjoy it all, and let's have some feedback once in awhile! :-)
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Subscriber in the Spotlight
A Healthier You
Feature Article
Test Your Bible Knowledge
Today's Chuckle
Today's English Lesson
Internet Tips & Hints
Guest Article
Inspiration
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Feature Article
How to Generate Money From Your Passions
To get moolah coming in online, many people jump right in before they are properly prepared. You know that to be a rocket scientist, a doctor, a brick layer, a construction worker, an office worker, or a teacher there are prerequisites—things you must learn before you can be successful; you don't just jump right in unprepared.
The same applies to the Internet marketing industry, even though there are unsavory people out there who'd have you believe it's a "walk in the park" and requires no more than the belief that you can just do it.
And I'll have to admit, it is a walk in the park compared to what you have to put up with in the work-a-day world punching a clock and being a subordinate to someone who does not have your interests in mind. But there are still rules you have to follow and pitfalls you must avoid to actually make Internet marketing work for you.
Most people will not make a dime online, and yet there are others who will make more in one month than most people make in a whole year. Why is that?
My answer begins with the age old question: "What came first, the chicken or the egg?" Personally ,I vote for . . . well, never mind . . . each argument you or I make comes back to the same old conclusion—I have no clue, and I don't think many of us do either.
But one thing I do have a clue about and know for sure is that, to make money online you must first have Passion for the company products and/or services of any Internet business from which you expect to bring in money.
Passion in this sense simply means that you've researched and like the company and its products or services, and then you deveop what you discover into a Passion for the education, excitement, and work that you discover.
I will have to say that many online entrepreneurs are so good at what they do that they ignore Passion, because they can sell anything. But I'm concerned about those of you who are not so knowledgeable at working an online business successfully.
Now, I'm not trying to make anyone believe that Passion is the only thing necessary. Because to be successful you must also have a good website, good marketing, widespread advertising, company support, effective keywords, etc. Those things are often learned from the company you join—but sidestep Passion, and you reduce your chances for success dramatically.
It therefore follows that, if you have no Passion for the company and the products and services provided by that company, again, you won't attempt to do the work you are being taught.
Internet marketing work is typically not all that difficult or time consuming, but it does take motivation fired by Passion to get you off and running with a sustained effort, so that you won't stumble.
You have a great resource in the Internet search engines to search about the Internet marketing industry for business opportunities—USE IT!
Your research should uncover a company that you like and have confidence in. It should be solid, founded on great principles, and easy to understand, with great products and services that are sell-able, and for which you can have Passion. If you don't find it, move on. You can find the right opportunity containing the attributes identified above.
Comments like, well, that one sounds good, and the compensation plan is excellent, so I guess I'll start that business . . . do not sound like a decision based on anything near Passion. And remember, when you hear that an Internet "guru" does that, don't be tempted, because as I said earlier, they are experienced and can sell just about anything, without being passionate about the company products and services.
Note: By the way, it's your goal to get to the point where you can sell about anything online. That end skill and goal is a worthy one indeed.
Remember, there are other steps you must make before you step into Internet marketing, but if you don't first find the right company, products, and services to be passionate about, all of those other steps may just cause you a lot of frustration instead of bringing you great success.
Not being passionate about a company and its products and services that can show you proof that it will sell is a pitfall you simply must avoid.
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Today's Chuckle
Important Announcement
The National Institutes of Health have announced that they will no longer be using rats for medical experimentation. In their place, they will use attorneys. They have given three reasons for this decision:
1 — There are now more attorneys than there are rats.
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I have lived to thank God that all my prayers have not been answered.
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Today's English Lesson
Seeing the same elementary mistakes over and over again has prompted this publisher to write an English lesson each issue. Look for some of these lessons to be repeated, because the mistakes are!
Here's another instance of misusage that piques my dander!
"Peak" is usually a noun and refers to something pointed, as a beard, or a mountain summit, or a point of greatest development, value, height, or intensity.
"Peak" also can be a verb, as when referring to a given thing reaching its "peak," or highest point, we say that it is "peaking" or "peaked," as in the case of whipped cream.
Another use of "peak" is to refer to someone who looks pale and sickly as "peaked."
And "peak" can also be an adjective, as when we say that something has reached its "peak," or its highest point.
"Peek" can be a noun or a verb. As a verb, it means to glance at quickly or furtively, and as a noun, it is used as in to sneak a "peek"
at something. You can usually keep "peak" and "peek" straight by remembering that "peek" can be used interchangeable with "peep" in most cases.
"Pique" can be a noun or a verb again. As a noun, it refers to resentment at wounded pride. As a verb, it refers to causing feelings of vexation, resentment, arousal, or provocation. An example would be that "it was an event that 'piqued' my curiosity."
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6 Benefits to Online Business
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This is a great time to own an online business. With so much going on in the economy, you may be wondering if you've really made the right decision. A traditional job may seem more stable. But is it? The world as we know it seems to be changing, so here is a little encouragement for your online business venture.
1 — You will save moolah by telecommuting. — Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you've noticed that gas prices are rising again. By working from your residence and on your own, you will save moolah and wear and tear on your car by not having to make the daily round trip to and from work.
2 — Customers will save moolah by ordering online. — Whether your product is needed every day or fills a niche, your customers will be able to save gas moolah by ordering online instead of driving to a specialty store. Online businesses are booming right now, simply because most people are looking for ways to travel less. Your online business can benefit from this!
3 — Rent/storage is cheap. — Wait, this is an online business . . . why would this matter? Depending on the type of product or service you sell, you might find yourself quickly needing to store merchandise or have a central location other than the spare bedroom or garage. Now is a great time to invest in property if you are in a position to do so. There are also deals available from storage facilities trying to attract customers in these hard times.
4 — No fear of lay-off — This is your business. The success or failure of the business is in your hands. Many of us have had the unfortunate experience of being laid off from a job. In how many of those situations did you find yourself questioning the business practices of higher-ups? By owning your own business, you are in complete control of how it is run.
5 — Online tools are more available now than ever. — With the growth of online retail, many companies have made software and programs with online business in mind. It is easier than ever before to find good resources to help with your business. Some companies even offer free versions for you to try out.
6 — You can target your market. — Many consumers in the world have been increasingly annoyed by the mass marketing of many retailers these days. They are now looking for smaller businesses that can meet their specific needs instead of trying to fit into a one-size-fits-all product. They may be looking for "green" or natural or animal friendly businesses, and you are in a position to make your company what your customers want it to be.
So be encouraged! Online business can be a scary and exciting step. But while it has been a shaky way to go in the past, it may just be gaining ground over traditional business. This is a great time to get started!
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Inspiration
The Old Man
As I came out of the supermarket that sunny day, pushing my cart of groceries toward my car, I saw an old man with the hood of his car up and a lady sitting inside the car with the door open.
The old man was looking at the engine. I put my groceries away in my car and continued to watch the old gentleman from about twenty-five feet away.
I saw a young man in his early twenties with a grocery bag in his arm, walking toward the old man. The old gentleman saw him coming, too, and took a few steps towards him. I saw the old gentleman point to his open hood and say something.
The young man put his grocery bag into what looked like a brand new Cadillac Escalade and then turned back to the old man, and I heard him yell at the old gentleman saying, "You shouldn't even be allowed to drive a car at your age." And then with a wave of his hand, he got in his car and peeled rubber out of the parking lot.
I saw the old gentleman pull out his handkerchief and mop his brow as he went back to his car and again looked at the engine. He then went to his wife and spoke with her and appeared to tell her it would be okay. I had seen enough, and I approached the old man. He saw me coming and stood straight, and as I got near him I said, "Looks like you're having a problem."
He smiled sheepishly and quietly nodded his head. I looked under the hood myself and knew that whatever the problem was, it was beyond me. Looking around I saw a gas station up the road and told the old man that I would be right back. I drove to the station and went inside and saw three attendants working on cars. I approached one of them and related the problem the old man had with his car and offered to pay them if they would follow me back down and help him.
The old man had pushed the heavy car under the shade of a tree and appeared to be comforting his wife. When he saw us, he straightened up and thanked me for my help. As the mechanics diagnosed the problem (overheated engine), I spoke with the old gentleman.
When I shook hands with him earlier, he had noticed my Marine Corps ring and had commented about it, telling me that he had been a Marine, too. I nodded and asked the usual question, "What outfit did you serve with?"
He said that he had served with the first Marine Division at Tarawa, Saipan, Iwo Jima, and Guadalcanal . . . He had hit all the big ones and retired from the Corps after the war was over.
As we talked we heard the car engine come on and saw the mechanics lower the hood. They came over to us as the old man reached for his wallet, I stopped him and said I would just put the bill on my AAA card.
He still reached for the wallet and handed me a card that I assumed had his name and address on it, and I stuck it in my pocket. We shook hands all around again, and I said my goodbyes to his wife.
I then told the two mechanics that I would follow them back up to the station. Once at the station, I told them that they had interrupted their own jobs to come along with me and help the old man. I said I wanted to pay for the help, but they refused to charge me. One of them pulled out a card from his pocket looking exactly like the card the old man had given to me. Both of the men told me then that they were Marine Corps Reserves.
Once again we shook hands all around and as I was leaving, one of them told me I should look at the card the old man had given to me. I said I would and drove off.
For some reason I had gone about two blocks when I pulled over and took the card out of my pocket and looked at it for a long, long time. The name of the old gentleman was on the card in golden leaf and under his name . . . "Congressional Medal of Honor Society."
I sat there motionless looking at the card, reading it over and over. I looked up from the card and smiled to no one but myself and marvelled that on this day, four Marines had all come together, because one of us needed help. He was an old man all right, but it felt good to have stood next to greatness and courage and an honor to have been in his presence.
Remember, old men like him gave you freedom for America!
America is not at war.
The U.S. Military is at war.
America is at the Mall.
Stand behind our troops!
Remember, freedom isn't free—thousands have paid the price so you can enjoy what you have today.
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