Fear Of The Unknown And How You Can Defeat It
In most people there is a deeply seated fear that prevents us from taking control of our lives and shaping them to suit us. It is a fear that keeps us average, keeps us doing all the same things everybody else is doing, simply because it is the familiar thing to do.
The fear of the unknown.
You probably know that exact feeling I’m talking about. That flutter in your stomach, that vague discomfort when you get close to the edge of familiarity, that warning in your head that can be so easily misinterpreted as a valid red flag. You know what I mean.
There are parts of our minds and natures that have a single purpose: To keep us safe. These parts are trained throughout our lives to discern between what is okay, and what is dangerous. When you accidentally touched the hot stove burner or iron as a child, that safety center learned from that. When you strayed too far from your parents and they called you back with that tone of worry and fear in their voices, that safety center in your head heard it and learned. Unfortunately, most people’s safety centers have gone a little too far in their learning. The lesson you probably internalized was “if it is unfamiliar, it could be dangerous. Only trust the things you know.”
The result of this, is that when you get too close to the edge of what’s familiar, your brain sends off all the same warning signals and red flags that it would if you absentmindedly got too close to the hot stove. It’s there to protect you, but it also is keeping you fenced into a safe little circle away from opportunity and growth.
What can you do about this?
Some people can break through this fence, ignore the warning signals, and seek new opportunities. There is a rush associated with this behavior that beats any drug. It’s precisely that feeling of danger that provides the rush. Unfortunately, most of us can’t bring ourselves to fling ourselves headlong through the fence (or at least not very often), so is there an alternative for the rest of us chickens out here who are not happy in the fence, but not impulsive enough to throw caution to the wind?
Yes. We have to make the unfamiliar feel familiar.
That may sound strange, but it is very possible. It takes no money, no special skills, just a few minutes each day. The only thing you need for this simple technique is your imagination.
Sit down somewhere quiet for a few minutes (if you have rambunctious children or a crazy schedule, you might have to do this in bed each evening or even when you have a few minutes to yourself in the bathroom). Close your eyes and think about the thing that has been scaring you. Don’t worry about the fear of even thinking about it. In the privacy of your imagination, you are totally safe. Imagine step by step, doing the activity that has been giving you the flutters. At each step, stop and ask yourself what could go wrong at that point, how likely that really is, and what you can do to avoid the problems. What you are doing is looking around for the monsters outside the fence and seeing if there really is any danger to worry about. Once that is done, you can imagine yourself doing the steps to your goal, visualizing in vivid detail each bit as if you were actually doing it.
The results of this technique is that you can do something over and over again as many times as you need to until it becomes so familiar that there is no fear involved. What you are doing is essentially extending the fence to include wherever you want to go. This is something you can do again and again, making the fence bigger and bigger to include anyplace you wish. The biggest benefit is that rather than throwing yourself headlong through the fence and then possibly discovering all those problem and “monsters” that you mind had been warning you were there, once you have already committed yourself, instead you get to scope out the terrain bit by bit, and by the time you meet an obstacle, you generally saw it coming and already know what to do about it.
There are some people out there who have no fear of the unknown, and who can simply decide logically what they want to do and do it (I know, my mother is one of those people), but for the rest of us, this little technique can take the fear and trepidation out of the unfamiliar. Give it a try, I’ll think you will like the results.
Meredith Keeney is a motivational writer and publisher of The Right Path newsletter, a free bi-weekly ezine that helps you achieve your dreams. Check out http://www.TheRightPath.bravehost.com!
How To Choose Good Search Engine Optimisers
SEO usually stands for “Search Engine Optimiser” or “Search Engine Optimisation”. Search Engine Optimisation is important to anyone who wants their website to rank well in major search engines. SEO is a complex process. Outsourcing your site to a SEO specialist or firm can be a good solution if you are busy and do not want to pay the penalty of being blacklisted by search engines in case you have done something “unethical” unknowingly. This article outlines some important criteria to look for in a good SEO specialist or firm.
Do Not Pretend That You Know Everything
Learning Search Engine Optimisation can be easy because there are alot of articles in the web. Many people, after reading a few SEO articles claim that they are experts and know what is going on. I heard of stories of clients telling their specialist “What you are proposing is wrong. It should be done this way…”. Such statement can put off your SEO specialist easily because what is the point of asking for help if you think you already know everything. The first step in seeking help is not to pretend that you know everything. SEO is a complex science and there is much more than what it appears to be.
Nobody Can Guarantee No.1 Ranking Within A Short Time
The main benefit of getting good ranks in search engines is that you need not spend huge amount of money in advertising. It is a good long term investment. If someone can guarantee No.1 Ranking in Google, you have to be skeptical about it. However, it is possible if the keyword is not competitive. I am saying that it can be done. For example, it is much easier to improve the ranking of a website if the keyword of the site is “Train Design” as compared to the keyword “Web Design” because the later is much more competitive. It is also easier to improve your ranking in MSN and Yahoo as compared to Google especially if your website is new. Therefore, becoming no.1 in Google within a week is highly unlikely. A typical Search Engine Optimisation work takes at least a few months to see real results.
Good Keyword Research Strategies
The first step in the SEO process is always keyword research. The specialist will recommend that you optimise your site for certain keyword(s) that will bring in good traffic. From the previous “Train Design” example, even though it is possible to be say no. 1 in google for that search term, does it really matter? How many people are searching for that term? This is the first and most important step in the whole SEO process. A good SEO will do a thorough analysis of the keywords to optimise for your website.
Ask For Opinions
If you have decided to use the service of certain SEO Specialist, ask around in forums or look for reviews of the specialist or firm. Many people who had experience with the specialist can tell you if he is good and whether the charges are reasonable. Do not believe in testimonials unless it is from someone that you can verify. Testimonials are everywhere and anyone can fake them easily.
The Search Engine Optimiser’s Homepage
Visit the homepage of your specialist and check its Google Page Rank. You can do so easily by installing the Google Toolbar. Alot of people argue that the homepage of the SEO specialist is not important but I choose to differ. I reckon that the Google PR for the homepage of a good SEO should be 6 and above. If the Homepage Google PR of your specialist is 1 or 2, then you need to think twice about using his service. Google PR is not everything but it is a good gauge of the capabilities of your Search Engine Sepcialist.
Conclusion
Search Engine Optimisation techniques are easily available in the internet. Doing it yourself can be fun and interesting. However, the downside is that you might accidentally do something wrong and pay a huge penalty. Being blacklisted by Google is almost irrecoverable. A good Seach Engine Optimiser or firm can save you alot of headache and time which will help you reap good rewards in a long run. There are many other ways to choose a good Search Engine Optimiser other than those listed in this article. For example, the linking strategies..etc. I found the most reliable way is still through the words of mouth.
Bernard Peh is a great passioner of web technologies and one of the co-founders of Sitecritic Wesite Design Ideas and Reviews. He works with experienced web designers and developers for more than 5 years, developing and designing commercial and non-commercial websites. He specialises mainly in doing website reviews, SEO and PHP work.
FaceBook will be not closed! REVEALED article story
You already have been told that Facebook will be closed?? Well i have good news , it wont be , because the site who told that Fb will be closed , are bunch of liars, and Traffic exchange people! Their plan was gain big traffic , because of advertising. heres The plan what they wanted to do:
1. Announce Facebook will be closed
2.They send this “Announce” to every newspaper
3.people where reading it, and they where panic, and they had questions why ?? Why FB??
3.1 So people where asking Online Help, from other people , same time they where sure that SOMEONE on planet knows the answer, So they where sending messadges to TWITTED, SQUIDOO and other social websites
Social Networks ( Over Billions of users , online and reading )
They reacted same way, why FB will be closed
3.2 Now all search sites are full of posts that FaceBook will be closed and bla bla bla…
4. Same time The people where directing URL-s to Main source of that Announce
5. So The Geniuses who made it out, They gained Traffic , because of That BULL SH*T
*Traffic – People who meet the site From different IP-adresses
6.Now people are checking The main source ( They where so Sure about that , it will be closed ,because SO many people where talking about it, ALOT OF PEOPLE WHERE )and same time the website who announced it , They get high pagerank ,in google, alot of Money from this panic ( because same time people are checking the main source, and they see advertise on website, and voilaa… that was the main Story )
thanks to this panic, the YELLOW MAGAZINE , gained big and crazy load of traffic, and they earned alot of money cause of that.So people Dont start panic because someone says so.
Every blackhatter knows how to manipulate people , and how to take advantage from that!
Facebook is slow, but people are working on that
facebook will never be closed, because , Facebook is second biggest Company on world, if that would close
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Take Care of Your Feet. A Pedicure How To
Give Yourself A Pedicure
Tis the season and many of us, or I should say most of us are stressed. So take a little time out and give yourself a pedicure. Save money for those presents and don’t spend tons at the nail salon, do it at home. If your not sure where to start I’ll do a little how to guide.
1. Get all the tools together that you will need. Here’s the list:
Nail Polish remover
Basin filled with warm water to soak your feet
Epsom salt or buy a special product such as my favorite which is a peppermint foot soak.
Toe nail clipper and for really hard nails a heavy duty nail nipper.
Looks like sharp pliers. It’s a good tool to have for your toe nails.
Nail file
Cuticle moisturizer (optional)
Cotton balls or toe separator
Base coat
Nail polish
top coat
Foot pumice
buffer
2. Remove any nail polish that you might have on. Make sure especially if it’s clear polish that it’s all gone. If not you won’t be able to take the of the nails as thoroughly with the nail polish still covering it.
3. Add epsom salt or store bought product to warm water and soak your feet at least 10-15 minutes. The longer the better especially if your feet are hard and rough on the bottom.
4. Clip toenails with clipper or nipper. Then smooth them with nail file. Also gently push back cuticles and use a cuticle moisterizer if they are still hard.
5. If you have rough feet, use a special scraper to remove dead skin. Or the foot pumice to help get those feet nice and smooth.
6. Dry feet and toes thoroughly and using the buffer, buff your toenails to a healthy shine.
7. Apply base coat and wait for it to dry completely. Next the nail polish and finally the top coat. Don’t forget the cotton or toe separator. Also be sure to wait at least an hour before putting on shoes so you don’t mess up your new toes.
This should be a fun relaxing thing to do for yourself, so put aside some you time and do this for yourself. Or get that significant other to do it for you. Either way it should be a wonderful moment. Have Fun.
Written by Marsha James
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Becoming An Entrepreneur-How To Make $200,000 This Financial Year
Usually an idea is not enough to get into the big leagues. For definition I define the big leagues as having $1 million dollars or more. An idea gets you direction, but profits come with deal making.
In this area, deal making entrepreneurs create profits out of thin air. Creativity is what an entrepreneur does. From the perspective of somebody starting out and wanting to become an entrepreneur the difficulty is in the low seed capital account and the lack of experience. These can both be overcome however the mistake most people make is believing that locating seed capital for their “big idea” is what an entrepreneur does.
An idea simply leads to profits, but there is a long and winding road to travel before an original idea becomes profitable. An entrepreneur hardly ever creates big ideas. They create little ideas with big value. Pre-exisitng profitable circumstances that can be adjusted in a small, cheap way for a big return is the ideal situation for an entrepreneur.
An entrepreneur buys problems and sells solutions. By that I mean they become experienced in solving a particular problem in a particular market that they have learned how to resolve cheaply. As a deal maker, an entrepreneur seeks out these similar circumstances or problems and takes on these investments for the purpose of resolving the problem and re-marketing to people that are willing to pay retail for solutions. In this way profits are most often made.
To be in the position where the seed capital account is low is a challenge but no insurmountable. There are many ways assets can be controlled legally without the need for out right purchase. Assignment of assets is a very easy thing to do using legal instruments like options. The largest block to success for entrepreneurs first starting out is not having successful experiences, and its this aspect of the endeavour that really is the obstacle.
The best advice I can give to new entrepreneurs is to invest in knowledge. This is the first step and can lead to leveraged returns if you get your hands on the right information. By creating deals from existing circumstances, an entrepreneur compounds money in a rapid way. This can be accomplished at very low levels. At these price points, an entrepreneur can build their seed capital account slowly in the beginning but more importantly develop winning experiences and accumulate experience over time.
Martin Thomas (c)2005
Martin is a professional investor and Entrepreneur. If you would like to discover more about being an entrepreneur, you can read “The Million Dollar Mentor” by Hayden Muller. Martin recommends this work highly and has used the very concepts contained in the work for his own successful entrepreneurial activities. http://www.opportunity-investor.com
How To Get Rid Of A Cold Sore
How to get rid of a cold sore. There are not many remedies out there and what information there is you have to pay for it.
Fact:
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus. There are two types of this virus and cold sores is type one which is called HSV-1.
Fact:
Many people who suffer from the virus are aware in advance that a cold sore will break out – they have a tingling or burning feeling, redness, itching or pain.
Fact:
Cold sore outbreaks can be influenced by menstruation, sunlight, sunburn, fever or local skin trauma.
Fact:
People can transfer the virus from cold sores to other parts of the body such as the eye, skin or fingers.
The question is can we stop them?
There is no cure for the cold sore but there are many ways to prevent them from reoccurring. Here are some helpful ways you can implement into your lifestyle.
1. Use a lip moisturizer to prevent your lips from becoming dry or chapped.
2. Use asprin for your cold sore to help with the pain
3. Remember to eat a healthy diet and avoid salty or acidic foods. Foods such as potato chips and citrus fruits can further irritate cold sores.
4. Apply an over the counter anesthetic which can also mask the pain.
5. Use a sunscreen on your lips to prevent sunlight and sunburn inducing further cold sores
6. Try relaxation therapy to relieve yourself during stressful times not including burning some oils and listening to meditative music
7. Thoroughly wash your hands as you interact throughout the day
8. Avoid sharing common items such as towels, cups, cutlery
9. Avoid kissing and touching other people especially children when an outbreak occurs
10. See your local health professional in the case of a severe or re-occurring outbreak.
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How to Increase Alexa Ranking of Your Website
Alexa toolbar also useful to Browse expired websites database. Many times when we visit any website we got error message that website is not available. We have to simply click The Wayback Machine button on Alexa toolbar and we can see the old data of that website.
How to Increase Alexa Ranking of your website?
Alexa Toolbar using millions of users. Alexa Gives Ranking by Analysing the web usage of millions of Alexa Toolbar Users. Alexa Sorting Millions of websites thru Alexa Toolbar and giving numerical rank for each website browsed by Alexa Toolbar.
First Step of increasing your websites Alexa Rank is Download Alexa Toolbar and start browsing your website regularly.
When you completed downloading of Alexa Toolbar, then you can see your websites Alexa Rank on Alexa Toolbar. May be if you dont have Alexa Rank it will Display “No Data” rank. Dont worry after couple of days your website will get Alexa Rank in number.
Keep browsing thru Alexa Toolbar within couple of months period your website will get good Alexa Ranking. Suggest & encourage your friends, relatives, your Company employees to download Alexa Toolbar in their computers. You will see the miracle your compnay websites will get very nice alexa rank.
You can download Alexa Toolbar here also. please click following link to download alexa Toolbar. forward this link to your friends, employees and many others alo.
http://download.alexa.com/index.cgi?amzn_id=ahirebros
Yogesh Ahire
eMarketing consultant from India
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Cleaning Trout – How to Clean and Gut a Trout Fish
Learning how to clean trout, It is really pretty easy. A little practice and you will soon be cleaning trout with ease. If at all possible, use clean, running water to rinse the trout as you clean.
Scaling the trout.
For this step, you will need a fish-board with a clip to hold the tail or you can hold the tail with your hand. You will also need a fish scaler or use the unsharpened side of a good sturdy knife (short blade is best). With the trout held firmly by the tail, scrape very firmly from the tail to the gills several times on both sides. This will remove the scales so you don’t have to deal with them later. No one wants to find them in a bite of grilled fish!
Gutting the trout.
To properly gut the trout without tearing into the stomach or intestines, you will need a sharp, short bladed knife. The short blade gives you better control. The first cut you want to make is just at gill level from the belly side. This results in a cut between the jawbone and the tongue. Do not cut through the spine. Next, place 1 or 2 fingers inside the trout’s mouth with the palm of your hand pressed firmly on the top of its head and your thumb in the gill to hold it solid. Then, carefully, begin to slit the trout’s belly starting at the anus and working your way up to the cut under the gills. You need to be careful not to cut into the guts themselves, as this will foul the flesh, making it inedible. Keep your knife just under the skin. To pull the guts out, hold the trout firmly with your thumb under the jaw and your index finger in the mouth. Then get a firm grip on the guts and pull them out. All that is left to do is to scrape your thumb along the spine in the gut cavity to clean out the bloodline.
To behead or not to behead.
This last step can be a matter of personal preference. Removing the head of the trout. Some people like it left on, but, personally, I don’t like my food looking back at me.
To do this, you need a good sturdy knife. The same one you used to cut the belly open will work. Just be sure to rinse it good first. To cut the head off, grasp the trout firmly in the middle with your thumb in the gut cavity and the rest of your hand wrapped around it. Hold the trout so that the head is pushed down on your cutting surface. With your knife, make a firm slicing motion through the spine at gill level, preferably with the gut cavity up. Once this is complete, rinse the trout and you are ready to proceed with the rest of your trout cleaning.
Of course, you could use my favorite method to clean a trout. Filet it!
Many fishing related resources and articles. Find all your fishing needs at The Fishing Zone! http://www.the-fishing-zone.com
How to Market Bus and Transportation Washing Services
One of the best sectors for mobile car washing and fleet truck washing companies to be in is the cleaning of transportation services. For instance bus washing and light rail cars. These must be cleaned well to insure rider-ship and comply with Department of Transportation safety rules and regulations.
Marketing such services is the hard part, but luckily this also means there is little competition; nothing compared to fleet washing contracts for trucking companies and service fleets. Generally most of these types of contracts are sent out to bid and therefore you will have to qualify ahead of time to receive the solicitation.
Additionally you will need to meet with those in charge because if they do not like you, chances are you will not receive the bid, as most public agencies are only required to send them to 3-companies and private contractor bus companies can send them to whoever they like. It is best to volunteer to do a free wash to make sure they know you are capable.
The best way to get their attention is to hand deliver to the superintendent of transportation a one page letter explaining your companies qualifications with an attached business card and copy of insurance and waste-water permits to satisfy with the local NPDES permits. That is how you must go about it if you want these often huge contracts. Consider this in 2006.
“Lance Winslow” – Online Think Tank forum board. If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; www.WorldThinkTank.net/. Lance is an online writer in retirement.
How to Innovate Faster than Anyone Else
Do you know how to innovate? Well it is not a secret really it merely takes a little out of the box thinking and therefore let me discuss a little theory and philosophy behind it. You see in most industries everyone is doing everything basically the same way. Why? Well, because it is one way which works and is a process and a known quantity; that is to say you follow these procedures and these should be the results you will get.
Makes sense right? Well sure, yet eventually everyone is running redline doing it all the same way and then what happens? Well everyone does okay, but no one breaks any speed records. Why? Well they are all going around the same track, under the same weight limits, Hp maximums, using the same tires, same fuel and basically the same cars. Around in circles they go.
Yet if you want to break this chain you need to put wings on that car, forget that track and trade it for a straight runway; hit the afterburners and blow this taco stand. See what I mean? Now the entrepreneurial creative mind maybe the best for innovation, but it does not mean you cannot develop this talent even if you do not think this way right now. Concentrate each day on coming up with at least two original thoughts that no one has ever considered before.
Now, you will not be able to do this every day at first, but if you keep thinking in terms of hyper spacing the norm and using the whole track, eventually you will find you no longer need that track at all; trade it in; blue skies ahead. Consider this in 2006.
“Lance Winslow” – Online Think Tank forum board. If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; www.WorldThinkTank.net/. Lance is an online writer in retirement.
