Archive for March, 2010

Goals In Life – Impossible is Just a Word

Do you set Goals In Your Life?  How many times have you had dreams of being rich or successful or happy with your relationships?  You dream big dreams, have goals in life and have great enthusiasm but when it doesn’t happen as fast as you think it should, you give up or move on to something else.  Those dreams remain just that – dreams, collecting dust in our attic.

At some point in your life you have probably dreamt of being somebody special, somebody big.  Who hasn’t fantasized about being the football hero or the homecoming queen?

Life could be so much better, if only we learned to aim higher instead of getting caught up with living day-to-day just barely getting by.

Setting the goals is the easy part.  Following through with them is usually the problem that holds us back.  Once you set that goal, then doubt starts creeping in…and can cause you to think, “I can’t do this. It’s too hard. It’s too impossible. No one can do this”.

Just think, if Thomas Edison, Henry Ford or even Jonas Salk (known for his discovery and development of the polio vaccine) let those same doubts creep in and kept them from trudging on with their goals.  We would have no lights, no cars and certainly many more people would have died from polio.

If you set your goals and do nothing about working towards your goals, you will find yourself still “thinking” about that impossible dream, limiting yourself with doubt and believing you will never be able to achieve your dream.  You are your own worst enemy if you allow it.

Write down some goals in your life;

  • Things you KNOW you can do.
  • Things you MIGHT be able to do.
  • Things that are IMPOSSIBLE for you to do.

Every day try to accomplish the things ‘you KNOW you can do’ and check them off as you complete them.  Next, start working on the things ‘you MIGHT be able to do.’

As you complete the ‘Things you MIGHT be able to do’, move them under the heading of ‘Things you KNOW you can do.’  Congratulate yourself!  You have now completed goals that you thought you MIGHT be able to do to what you KNOW you can do and have done.  Now move the goals that are under ‘Things that are IMPOSSIBLE for you to do’ to the list of things ‘you MIGHT be able to do’ and work on those slowly and with the same determination you did with the previous goals.

As you work towards accomplishing your goals, you will find out that the goals you thought were impossible become much easier to accomplish. And the impossible begins to seem possible after all.

Do not limit your imagination.  Start working towards those goals and aim high but also remember to set realistic goals for yourself.

Those who just dream towards a goal without working hard end up disappointed and disillusioned.

All of this holds true if you want to attain a better lifestyle for you and your family in starting a new internet business.

Thomas Edison once said that genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.  It doesn’t come as easy as some make it sound, especially on the internet.  Just because the internet is at a fast pace, does not mean a new business startup will grow overnight.  There is money to be made on the internet but for one to accomplish his or her dreams, there has to be had work and discipline, ideas for a new business and a business plan.

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Step out of your comfort zone and make your “dreams become a reality.”  Start with learning all you can on “How to Start a New Business.”  Remember the saying, “No pain, No gain”?  No truer words have ever been spoken.

Don’t get caught up with perceived limitations that you or anyone else may impose upon your new business venture.  Only you know what you want and how to accomplish that and you will find out that the “impossible” has just become a little bit more possible.

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Your Social Network Profile – Are You At Risk?

Since online social networks have rapidly increased in numbers and popularity, it seems like it has become a race to see who can sign up for the most communities and who can get the most friends or contacts.

To find individuals that are interested in the same things as you are, whether you are looking to find a business contact or maybe a personal contact, you must create a profile.  It is often advertised that your social networking profile is the key to making and finding friends online.

Your social networking profile is important when it comes to meeting other internet users. This is because, in most cases you are looking to chat with someone who has the same goals, views, beliefs, and interests as you do.  Without a personal profile, it would be difficult or impossible to tell what your interests are. That is why social networking profiles are not only important, but they are needed.

But in the quest to be “found” are you overlooking the obvious safety rules that should apply to all internet users?

A lot of focus has been placed on what you should include in your profile or display on your profile page within a social network.  Pictures produce the best responses, as well as detailed personal information.

With that picture and detailed personal information, you may also be getting views that you do not necessarily want.  It is very easy for anyone to portray themselves as someone else on the internet.  Most social networking websites do not have restrictions on who can view your personal profile.  Even internet users that do not belong to your online community can easily see your profile information.

This means that instead of putting your main focus on what you should put in your online profile and how you can be found, you should be focusing on what not to put in your profile. 

If you are posting a personal picture in your online profile, you are advised to carefully choose that picture.  While you will want to look your best, especially if you are presenting a business presence and/or looking to meet that special someone, it is advisable NOT to post a revealing or seductive picture.

These types of pictures can spell danger to you.  While the majority of internet users can look at these types of pictures without feeling a thing, but for others it is a different story.

Although you may not necessarily think about it, a picture is just a picture, but combined with your name and address, it could be a deadly combination.  You need to be careful about the rest of the information that you post.

If an internet predator wanted to contact you and you lived in a small town, it could be fairly easy for them to find you. That is why it is suggested that you list only your state or city, but not both.  If you are required to list the city and the state that you live in, you may want to think about using a nearby city or town, especially if you do live in a small town.

DO NOT post detailed information on your children, the location of your home, your income, or when you will be leaving for vacation.

By keeping these and the above mentioned points in mind, you should be able to enjoy online social networking without having to always look behind your back.

Don’t let the focus of growing your business or finding someone special impair your judgment concerning the safety of you and your family.

Do you have anything to add or any comments concerning “internet safety?” I would greatly appreciate any input.

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