Creative Success Depends on Long View
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Backup Singer Or The White Hot Spotlight? You Need To Decide!
I grew up in the 60’s.
Among other things that means I’m a rock and roller. So when a new rock and roll documentary called “20 Feet From Stardom” opened, I was on it. “20 Feet From Stardom” is a film about rock and roll back [...]
Book Review: Brush Of The Gods By Lenore Look, Illustrated By Meilo So
Wu Daozi is being taught the high art of calligraphy by the monks of Chang’an, China.
The monks explain to him that, “Calligraphy is the highest of the arts,” and that, “it reveals your character.”
But try as he might, Wu can’t seem [...]
More Women Dying From Painkiller Overdose Than Ever Before
The rise of prescription pain pill abuse and dependence is no surprise anymore.
Adolescents and adults are so over-taken by this epidemic that substance abuse facilities, counselors’ offices, and funeral parlors are seeing more and more [...]
Podcast: Learning To Follow The Joy
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Welcome to the JenningsWire online magazine podcast series where we feature interviews with top authors and experts.
Jason Kurtz is a psychoanalyst in private practice in New York City, who specializes in the synergy between [...]
Podcast: How To Get Visibly Fit
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Fitness & Wellness Expert, Wendie Pett, has been teaching her Visibly Fit™ wellness program and philosophies for almost 15 years and has worked with countless numbers of people to reach their weight-loss goals and keep [...]
Are You Making It Easy For Customers To Do Business With You?
Virtually every entrepreneur will talk about how important their customers are.
But many are really saying one thing and doing another, mouthing the words, “we are a customer-oriented business,” but unwittingly, making it extra difficult [...]
Fear Of Change
So many people have a fear of change: changing jobs, changing relationships, changing cell phones, changing lanes…..
The good news is, we are all born with only two fears: the fear of falling, and the fear of loud noises. These are quite obviously [...]
The Midlife Sage Says: It’s Civil Discourse, Stupid
My friends include conservatives, liberals, and even some confused horticulturalists.
Their diversity of opinions creates a rich and lively stew of beliefs, and I enjoy the debate.
Two of my best friends hold opposite political views from mine, [...]
The Trayvon Martin Verdict… And The Healthy Workplace
We have been here before.
A country becomes divided over a controversial verdict with the Rodney King Trial, or the O.J. Simpson trial.
There is nothing like race and presumed murder that divides a country.
And when we return to our desks the [...]
Get On The Fast Track To A New You
Eating is essential to life.
But did you know that fasting (not eating or eating very little for stretches of time) is just as important?
People have been fasting for religious purposes for centuries; it’s only recently that fasting has become [...]
Look At The Bright Side Of Life – Even If You Don’t Want To!
Are you a positive person or one who prefers doom and gloom in life?
There are some people who always look at the bright side, no matter what is going on.
Others seem to dwell on all the things that could and may go wrong.
Yes, things can go [...]
A Ray Of Sunshine
Stress fighter tip #2: Be thankful in stressful situations.
‘Duck, Karen! Someone just hit the computer screen. Oh that was you.’
One of the hardest things I had to learn when I dealt with my stress seizures was learning how to be thankful [...]
How Bad Do You Want It? Or, Is It Too Hard To Do?
Success isn’t going to happen overnight.
If you really think so, don’t be disappointed the next morning to see that it did not happen.
There is no quick fix. There is no secret. It just takes commitment.
Sometimes, you like the [...]
5 Ways To Lead Your Team through Summer Doldrums
When summertime rolls around companies struggle to keep their employees alert and focused, instead of daydreaming about their after-work plans.
However, as many turn to summertime hours for a solution, the results are less than ideal: studies [...]
Numerology: Sign Of The Times, Your Path To Enlightenment!
Here we are in the midst of 2013
So what does this mean for you personally, in the scheme of your ever fabulous, changing, some might say challenging life!
Let’s break it down globally. The year 2013 adds up to the Universal 6 – [...]
After The Kids Leave, What Next?
Remember your senior year of high school and the prospect of going off to college in the fall?
Remember how exciting and special it felt to be leaving home and embarking on a new and amazing adventure?
You’re at that stage of your life [...]
Targeting Fear In Parents For Profit
I saw a very disturbing commercial on television today.
I actually had to check to see if I was dreaming or not because this commercial was simply so unbelievable, so pathetic, so not what Americans needs for its children today, that a Reality [...]
A Survival Guide For Aging: Never Surrender
There’s something quite disconcerting when your child—a child who has not yet seen his 17th let alone 20th, 30th or yikes 40th b-day—declares he feels old.
Making matters worse he’s made this revolutionary statement not once but twice [...]
The Law’s Reinforcement Of Parental Advocacy
An amazing decision has been made as of June 13, 2013!
Our kids with special needs are supported in schools with IEP’s, individual education plans.
They are regulated by federal law, mandating minimally annual meetings with school personnel [...]
Dancing On The Stage Of Perfection
My whole adult life I’ve been dancing on the stage of perfection, trying to get that 5-star review and a packed house every single night.
God forbid I should forget a line, miss my cue, have a wardrobe malfunction, drop a prop, or simply lose [...]
Conversations With The Tuesday Night Girls: Bored? Join A Dating Service!
After a couple of “dry” conversations ended with everyone staring at their wine glasses or beer bottles, Janine came up with the big idea that one of the singles in our group should join a dating service just for fun.
It was bound [...]
6 Easy Ways To Keep Fit On A Daily Basis
Everywhere you look these days, people are talking about fitness, healthy eating, and staying in shape.
We’re bombarded with information and news about food quality, GMOs, the war on obesity, and Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Program geared [...]
4 Lessons We Can Learn From Paula Deen: The Queen Of Butter
Say the name Paula Deen and even the McDonald’s tried and true, those that consider cold pizza a gourmet meal, know enough about her to say “the butter lady”.
She was a media mogul. She had an empire that consisted of TV shows, restaurants, [...]
Journalism Degree: Priceless
Had my mother known that zoologists would be able to pay back their student loans faster than journalists, I might be wearing a beige Safari hat and managing the Reptile House today.
The kids would have liked that growing up, getting to feed [...]
The Midlife Sage Says: Water the Artificial Flowers
This week I visited Mom at her care facility, and we enjoyed a bland, soft-food lunch in the pleasant dining room.
During the meal she dumped her water glass into the vase of plastic flowers on the table, explaining that the blossoms lasted [...]
Homework Shenanigans: Turning Down The Heat
It would be interesting if we could take a psychological temperature reading across the country while homework is being conducted.
Typically from four in the afternoon to about 9 o’clock at night. My sense is that, in many households, the [...]
Controlling Our Worries
Stress fighter tip #1: don’t worry.
Duh, Karen what a novel idea!
How often we have heard, “Well, don’t worry about it”.
For some reason we believe it’s our solemn sacred duty to worry about things. We think it will accomplish [...]
Do Not Let Fame And Success Go To Your Head
Many successful people and authors sometimes have a difficult time in coping with their fame, success, and popularity.
As a successful managing fear author, here are some suggestions I learned on how to not let fame get the best of me.
First, [...]
Podcast: Don’t Make Art Just Make Something
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Miranda Aisling is the author of Don’t Make Art, Just Make Something: The Process, Struggle, and Vital Importance of Getting Started.
In this podcast, Miranda discusses why it’s so important to just take action and the [...]
Podcast: Effective Communication For Autism Families
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Martha Gabler is the author of the upcoming book, Chaos to Calm: Discovering Solutions to the Everyday Problems of Living with Autism
In this podcast, Martha discusses an effective communication method that families living [...]
Podcast: How Strategic Volunteering Can Boost Your Career
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Lorraine Arams is a Corporate Consultant and author of the ebook, Strategic Volunteering to Boost Your Career.
In this podcast, Lorraine talks about the misinformation provided to employees and job seekers about volunteering [...]
Podcast: Time Traps That Deplete Your Gung Ho!
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Julie Morgenstern is dubbed “queen of putting people’s lives in order” by USA Today, is a professional organizer, productivity consultant and New York Times Bestselling author of several books including Time Management [...]
Podcast: Smart Prospecting That Works Every Time
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Mike Krause is the president and founder of Sales Sense Solutions, Inc. where he delivers measurable results with his clients using Fortune 500 strategies, tactics and tools.
Mike’s latest book is Smart Prospecting That Works [...]
Podcast: Recognizing & Preventing Workplace Violence
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Workplace Violence Expert, Robert D. Sollars has more than 30 years in the security field and has written a book entitled One is too Many: Recognizing & Preventing Workplace Violence.
In this podcast, Robert discusses the signs [...]
Podcast: How To Use Creativity To Turn Your Life Around
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Michael Douglas Bandy (also known as Hollywood) is the author of the ebook Storytellers, who has an incredible story of redemption to share.
In this podcast, Michael discusses how creativity can be used to turn your life around, [...]
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