Brown Brogan Project – You Game?

Chris Brogan at www.chrisbrogan.com set out a dare. Well, not really a dare – a plan to build a powerful network. I took up the challenge and have named the project Brown Brogan project (kudos to Chris for getting it started!). I’m in the networking industry. One of the hardest part of our job is…

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Are You An Entrepreneur?

Entrepreneur Magazine gives us these facts: Average annual income of an employee in the USA is $26, 000.Average annual income of a successful home-based business in the USA is $50,250.20% of home entrepreneurs reported that their businesses grossed between $100,000 and $500,000 last year. Are you the kind of person who is psychologically unemployable? I…

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Have You Got A Mission Statement?

Everyone should have a mission statement. Most businesses do. Some people do. It is my believe that my personal mission statement will direct my business as well. I’m fortunate to have carved out a way to work from home, doing what I love to do. Some of those things I’m paid for, some I’m not.…

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Memory Lane

Let’s take a short trip down memory lane. Why not? It’s a great day to be inside and to ponder. I’m pondering entertainment. Is TV as good as it used to be? Here’s a list of shows you can no longer watch on television. Do you remember? SCTVLost in SpaceThe MunstersThe Magic GardenRomper RoomDark ShadowsBewitched…

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My Part of the Social in Social Media

I’m told its important to write an about me page. I get that. And I did that. I gave out a little information and frankly, I don’t know what kind of difference it made. You see, I’m under the impression that social media is, well, social. A five sentence paragraph doesn’t really tell me about…

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My Reason Why

Good morning. We had a great Thanksgiving, and our prayers are that you did too. It was a day of fellowship, family and friends – and of course more food than you knew what to do with! My sister in law baked 7 pies – one for each child and grandchild. In our family, like…

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It’s Just A Conversation

I have a home based business. I set up accounts for an American company. I’ve been their customer for over four years, and last August I decided to make some additional income by setting up accounts for them. This has evolved into the work I do full time. It allows me to work from home,…

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Five Things

Dominic Evans started this meme – five things you may not know. He sent it to Chris Brogran, who you wouldn’t think would take the time to answer it. I mean, come on – Chris is busy with writing his new book, blogging, leading Podcamps, following his Tweets, his family – and life. Here’s the…

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How Are You Affected by Environmental Stress?

20 years ago we, the average consumer, had no clue that our environment could stress our bodies. This stress might seem like no big deal, but it puts small amounts of stress hormones into our blood stream. This accumulates. Then when a big stress in your life occurs, it’s just like dominoes – they all…

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Child As The Caregiver

Who ever thought I’d be the one taking care of my parents? I know I didn’t think so. Yet, here I am – in my 50’s and I’m the mom now. My dad has a bad heart, it only works at 20%. On top of that he is in the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s. My…

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