Creative Success Depends on Long View
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How To Live Life On Your Own Terms
In this high-speed society we created for ourselves, Americans live in traffic-congested cities with skyscrapers piercing the sky.
On the ground floor, humans race to catch crowded buses, packed subways and Yellow Cabs. With expressways gridlocked [...]
How To Build Your Self Confidence
Have you ever wanted to do something but felt terrified to start?
Maybe, some self-confidence could help. When you start to feel unsure of yourself remember, we are all born with confidence and when we lose it, we can get IT back if we turn [...]
Shirley Temple Black: An Only/ Three Double Birth Order
Shirley Temple pasted away February 12, 2014.
From child actress to US Diplomat, was this a life of contrasts or could we predict it by looking at her birth order?
Conception and Birth
Her mother Gertrude wanted a girl and was told by a fortune [...]
Pacing Your Playtime Offers Creative Payback
Learning to pace how we play is as important as making the time to play.
Are life’s challenges something we must solve quickly, or can we unite with our playful spirit and find creative paybacks?
While some creative projects are driven by [...]
SNOW ANGEL
“I saw her. I talked to her. I put antifreeze in her car, for Heaven’s sake!”
It may have indeed been for “Heaven’s sake,”that unexplainable day my pastor experienced. Pastor B., as we call him, is one of the most down [...]
Colossal Dreams Take Colossal Actions
While moving through childhood, oftentimes, parents ask their kids, “What are you going to be when you grow up?”
Like most children, you didn’t possess a clue. You didn’t know what you faced when you grew up let alone what you might [...]
Have Problems Turned Into Blessings For You?
Ever had your day start off pretty good and then something happens that turns your world upside down?
. . . Like delays, missed opportunities and major nuisances that can suddenly make your blood boil way past simmer? Some of these problems [...]
Navigating The Awkward Side of Parenting
It’s time for the talk.
Julia Sweeney’s excellent TED conversation “It’s Time For The Talk” is a very humorous account of a situation that practically all parents find themselves in at one time or another. And I’ve got to say [...]
Podcast: Well-Sibling Syndrome
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Joan Heartwell has worked in the book industry for over twenty years wearing many hats. She is the author of four novels and several travel stories, but she never planned to write a memoir–until now. Her new book Hamster [...]
Spirit Of Adventure: The High Drama Of Self-Discovery
When coyotes howl outside your tent, that may be adventure.
While you trudge through the wilderness with a 40-pound pack, that could be deemed “adventure.” While sweating like a horse as you pedal over a 12,000-foot pass, you might be living [...]
4 ‘Dangerous’ Yet Crucial Things Every Parent Should Encourage
I am a psychologist who works with adults, who are often very high achievers.
So when I am asked if I see children in my practice, my routine tongue-in-cheek quip is, “only those in adult bodies.” More seriously, I’ve seen [...]
Igniting The Creative Dynamo In You
Six decades ago, a Swiss hiker named George de Mestral hiked through autumn colors with his dog.
He crossed fields covered in milkweed, purple thistles, burrs, thorny branches and floating dandelion parachutes.
In the autumn, all plants release [...]
Bridal Inspiration From The 2014 Golden Globes
The Golden Globes ushers in Hollywood’s award season.
The stars put their best foot forward. Sunday’s red carpet featured silhouettes for all body shapes and sizes. Curvy women are quick to go with the A-Line Silhouette. It’s all purpose [...]
Podcast: Winning Gambling Strategy
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Have you ever thought about walking out of your current job to pursue a career you’ve always dreamed about? Well, that’s exactly what Greg Elder did when left his job as an insurance salesman to try and support his family as [...]
Podcast: How Do I Tell The Kids About The Divorce?
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Rosalind Sedacca is a Divorce & Parenting Coach as well as the Founder of the Child-Centered Divorce Network for parents. She is author of How Do I Tell The Kids About The Divorce?
In this podcast, Rosalind shares must [...]
Eight Ideas On How To Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
It’s that time of year again – new year’s resolution time.
Most people begin the year with good intentions, that’s why they make resolutions. Sadly, too many of these resolutions go by the board in January.
Here are my eight best ideas [...]
Podcast: Planning The Perfect African Safari!
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An African safari is on many people’s bucket list. But when they start the planning process, they’re overwhelmed and just don’t know where to begin. In this podcast, Jeff Ward, founder of AfricanSafaris.com is here to help!
Planning [...]
Podcast: Planning A Romantic Trip
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Teresa Belcher is the founder of Honeymoon Islands, a luxury planning firm that specializes in romantic travel. She has been featured on Travel Channel and sits on the travel advisory board for numerous magazines and her company [...]
Podcast: Boomer Travel Tips
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Joining us today is Liz Dahl, founder of BoomerTravelPatrol.com, a travel resource site for baby boomers complete with unique tips, destinations and suggestions for travelers on the fun side of fifty.
Boomer Travel Tips
Why create [...]
Podcast: Engaging Family Activities For All Ages
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When planning a family vacation or even a fun activity for a Saturday afternoon, how do parents make sure cries of, “I’m bored” or “This is lame” don’t ruin the day for everyone? Museums may be great for Mom and Dad, [...]
Podcast: Language-Learning Tools For The Intrepid Traveler
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Ellen Jovin is the creator of the Words & Worlds of New York website, a unique resource for people seeking to enrich their travel experiences by learning a bit of the local language before arriving. Sounds great – but [...]
Make A Stand In Your Mind: Hope
Passion drove such men as Leonardo da Vinci to paint the Mona Lisa.
That same desire compelled men like the Wright brothers to create an airplane so they could fly.
Passion drove Susan B. Anthony to organize the suffragettes to bring voting [...]
Podcast: Learn To Pack Like A Pro
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Alexandra Jimenez has been to 37 countries on 6 continents, since quitting her corporate job in the fashion industry in 2008.
As a full time traveler and chronic overpacker, she was frustrated by the lack of travel resources available [...]
Podcast: Adventure Redefined: When You Can’t Go, Bring The Perks Of Travel Home
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Sam Sudano is a writer, traveler and entrepreneur who toured more than 15 countries on her own as a college graduate.
She later launched a company that appeals to her passion – Nashville Running Tours – where she [...]
Podcast: Upgrade Your Travel On The Cheap
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Jeanne Hoffman is the co-founder and editor of HeelsFirstTravel.com.
She’s spent years taking advantage of great travel deals and now shares these secrets with others on the blog.
She’s here to share some easy steps [...]
Podcast: Get More Out Of Your Tours While Traveling
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Kyle Hall is the founder of Scolastica Tours, where literature is used as a base for tours of Italy, going beyond “photo-tourism” to give tourists a more rewarding experience.
Get More Out Of Your Tours While Traveling
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Podcast: Teaching Kids To Win At Losing
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Dr. Frank Sileo is a NJ licensed psychologist with a private practice in Ridgewood, NJ and the author of four children’s books including Sally Sore Loser: A Story about Winning and Losing.
He is often the “go [...]
I’ll be Thankful When I’m Happy This Holiday Season
I’ve got news for you – if you think you’ll be super grateful when you are happy, you may be waiting a long time!
We’re notorious for thinking a visit from a special person, gifts under the tree, good skiing weather, lots of fabulous [...]
How To Have An Amazing Christmas!
There is no question that consumerism has made a significant part of Christmas all about shopping and that is ok, but how memorable have your holidays really been?
Would you like to change all of that with a meaningful shift?
If so, read on [...]
Discovering Life’s Phone Number
Most people talk to God, pray to God or communicate in various ways to the creator of the universe—hoping that such a greater power exists to listen to them.
Some beg God to save them or help them at some point in their lives. Others beseech [...]
Don’t Let Your Limitations Limit You
It’s easy to say, “I don’t know how,” “I never learned how to do that,” or “I’m not good with technology.”
These kinds of statements pay homage to your limitations. They showcase your lack of knowledge. Okay, so you don’t [...]
Be Kind This Holiday Season
I’m pretty active on social media. I have a particular fondness for Pinterest.
You can check out my boards at www.pinterest.com/budbilanich. My Inspiration board has almost 1,300 pins. Recently, I’ve noticed that one of my pins gets [...]
Technology Is Such A Blessing, And Yet At Times A Curse
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“It was the worst of times. It was the best of times.”
– Charles Dickens, “A Tale of Two Cities”
Technology is such a blessing, and yet at times a curse.
While social media has exploded business opportunities, helped [...]
Podcast: Finding the Best Travel Apps
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Fred Perrotta is an entrepreneur and travel junkie who co-founded the luggage company Tortuga Backpacks.
As a frequent traveler and tech startup consultant, Fred has tested dozens of travel apps and today, he’ll share his [...]
Podcast: The American Farm Stay
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Scottie Jones is a sheep farmer who operates a successful farm stay at Leaping Lamb Farm in Oregon.
With a background in marketing and business development, Scottie saw an opportunity to translate the success of her own farm [...]
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