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One major problem in marriages across the United States is the in-law intrusion. What this means is somewhere between the time their child was living at home and after the moment he/she said ‘I do.’ to their new spouse, the parents never gained the understanding that their child now has a new life, a new family, a new responsibility. nnThe parents never grasped the fact that their role is now different than it was before their child’s marriage. That sounds like a no-bra

October 4, 2007

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I am fascinated by investments. Did you know that there are mutual funds out there that can consistently give you a return on your investment between 12 - 18 percent? I don't know how much you know about financial returns on investments, but that's a really good rate of return!nnThink about just putting your money in a regular savings account. On a good day, you can find one at 2%. Woo Hoo! Compared to that 12 - 18%, that looks really anemic.nnNow when that 12 - 18% is left a

July 20, 2005

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I know the reason why so many people do not achieve so much of what they want. It's a simple reason and a simple solution. Ready? You may fall into one of these truths. The thing is, you may already know it. nnSo if you know it, why haven't you already achieved your goals, aspirations, dreams or thoughts? Answer: Because you haven't owned the truth. You (like I have) continue to make excuses for why you can NOT accomplish life aspirations.nnOnce you actually own these truths,

April 17, 2005

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Outrageous lifestyles of successful living are envied by most of the world. Are you part of the envied? Or are you part of the envying? If you are living a successful life by your own standards, congratulations. If you haven’t quite reached that level yet, then this article is for you. nnThere are several characteristics that those who practice successful living possess. The characteristics listed below are NOT any of them. In fact, they are the opposite. See if you possess

November 16, 2004

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Is successful living really that elusive? As adults we are so chained to a certain way of living. We are creatures of habit. When it comes to change aren’t you like that baby sitting in a poo poo diaper? It’s stinky. It’s gooey. It’s gross. But HEY! It’s yours! (I hope your idea of successful living is more than an idea of sitting in poopey.) nnDoes that sum up your "successful life"? If so, it’s time to change your diaper now! No one wants to be around a stinky d

October 29, 2004

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The American Dream. The Pie in the Sky. It's what everyone seems to be searching for. It's an endless search for Successful Living and happiness. Do you look around observing how certain others seem to be living that life of success that you are after? Does that lifestyle seem to be slipping away the more you chase it? nnPerhaps the answer to success is not in the chase. Perhaps the answer to successful living lies within the one who is doing the chasing. Let me explain. nnWh

October 13, 2004

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I hope you had a great weekend. I really hope you were one who had a long weekend. It wasn't exactly the holiday a lot of people had planned on. If you are in the path of any hurricanes or have been in the path recently, I hope you have not and will not suffer. nnI have a couple of friends who got married the weekend before Labor Day. They went down to Orlando for their honeymoon. They have been stuck in Orlando since Hurricane Frances decided to scream through their lives. L

October 12, 2004

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Believe nnWhen anyone tells you that something is impossible what is nyour response? Not only your outward reaction, what are nyour inner thoughts? nnDo you accept it and go on thinking to yourself, "Yeah! It’snprobably too hard too…" or "They’re right. That could nevernwork." Or do you just passively go on with your existencennever to give it another thought? nnWell listen. S T O P thinking that way. Before you achievenanything that you think may be even a little diffi

January 3, 2004

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Believe nnWhen anyone tells you that something is impossible what is your response? Not only your outward reaction, what are your inner thoughts? nnDo you accept it and go on thinking to yourself, "Yeah! It’sprobably too hard too…" or "They’re right. That could neverwork." Or do you just passively go on with your existencenever to give it another thought? nnWell listen. S T O P thinking that way. Before you achieveanything that you think may be even a little difficult,

January 3, 2004

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There is a problem with the majority of success mindednindividuals way of approaching success. It^s not a complexnproblem, but the intensity of it is enormous. What I mean isnmost people have a success block or barrier that hinders anynaction for victory. The solution, however, is simple. It^sndefinitely NOT easy. But it^s real simple.nWhat is the secret?nnGlad you asked.nIf you are a person who dream of success but find yourself nwanting, wandering and wondering about what t

November 2, 2003

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Our world today seems to be too busy for our own good. Day after day is a balancing act with tons of demands on your time such as working, personal relationships and maintaining your health just to name a few. With all these priorities, a very important area of life gets put on the back burner. That is exercise. nnnUnfortunately, for a lot of busy people, exercise is viewed as an impractical burden that complicates rather than complements a busy life. More than 60 percent of

October 29, 2003

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Our world today seems to be too busy for our own good. Day after day is a balancing act with tons of demands on your time such as working, personal relationships and maintaining your health just to name a few. With all these priorities, a very important area of life gets put on the back burner. That is exercise. nnnUnfortunately, for a lot of busy people, exercise is viewed as an impractical burden that complicates rather than complements a busy life. More than 60 percent of

October 29, 2003

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