Invest your time learning and sharing. Your knowledge is the most important and valuable asset in yourself. http://www.dreamteammoney.com/index.php Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:23:29 -0500 1440 http://www.dreamteammoney.com/index.php?showtopic=85630
Bangladesh, caught in the grip of yet another natural disaster these parents could do nothing to stop, was losing more than a million people who were dying horrible deaths.

Muhammad’s eyes filled with tears as he remembered his own beginning. . .

By all accounts, Muhammad had every reason to make excuses for his lack of opportunity. Born the third of nine children in 1940 in a small village in Bangladesh (then known as British India) Muhammad was four when his family moved to the city of Chittagong – escaping a famine that claimed millions of people. When he was nine, his mother was afflicted with a mental illness. But even with the resulting family difficulties little Muhammad excelled at school – he had an insatiable thirst for knowledge. By the age of 21, he had received his Master’s Degree in Economics.

Over the next few years Muhammad continued his schooling and held government and teaching positions in both Bangladesh and the United States. Little did he know that his love of learning, his understanding of economics and his years of living in the U.S. would change the lives of millions of people.

And now here he was. . . Bangladesh was in the grip of a horrific famine that was claiming innocent lives.

An idea started to take root in his consciousness and soon his vision became very clear. Ask him what that vision is and he’ll tell you it’s the total eradication of poverty from the world. A huge vision, right? Yet it was a natural progression for Muhammad -- his years of study and research in economics coupled with his deep understanding of both Eastern and Western culture gave birth to his solution.

What is the one thing the poorest of the poor cannot get? Credit -- loans. Muhammad had the crazy idea of opening a bank that gave credit to those who could never receive it. It would be a bank that would empower the very poorest people by helping them become entrepreneurs.

BankAnd so, in 1976 Muhammad created the Grameen Bank which gives microcredit (small loans) to the poorest of the poor so they can launch businesses and lift their families out of poverty. Is it working? Oh, yes – it is – in a BIG way!! The World Bank recently acknowledged Muhammad’s radical idea: “this business approach to the alleviation of poverty has allowed millions of individuals to work their way out of poverty with dignity.”

Muhammad says, “Grameen is a message of hope, a program for putting homelessness and destitution in a museum so that one day our children will visit it and ask how we could have allowed such a terrible thing to go on for so long.”

This amazing man has won many, many awards around the world because of his far-reaching, sustainable ideas. In 2006, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and was named by Business Week as one of “The Greatest Entrepreneurs of All Time.”

But Muhammad’s sharp mind and huge heart have not stopped with the creation of the Grameen Bank and microcredit. He has recently published a book entitled Creating a World Without Poverty in which he challenges and empowers businesses to make a difference in the world.

What would have happened if Muhammad had spent his time thinking about what he couldn’t do instead of imagining and acting upon what he could do? Just think of the millions of lives around the world that his simple but profound and revolutionary ideas have changed!

Have you ever caught yourself limiting yourself by thinking, “I can’t do that” or “I’m only one person” or “If I only had more money, a different upbringing, lived in a different neighborhood. . . I could do this or accomplish that”?

Your potential – like Muhammad Yunus’ – is unlimited. It doesn’t matter where you were born or who your parents are. It doesn’t matter what your past was like or where you find yourself today. Take the word “can’t” out of your vocabulary and replace it with the word “can.” Exchange the word “problem” with the word “opportunity” and watch your world change!]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:09:14 -0500 85630 http://www.dreamteammoney.com/index.php?showtopic=85481
Nurses who listen and respond positively to their patients' quarries and concerns can certainly help in the treatment and recovery process so effective communication in nursing is defined as being able to elicit and give positive responses to satisfy the patients.

Effective communication in this case is not limited to verbal cues. Body language usually gives more information and satisfaction.
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Many years ago a movement swept through America. The call went out to all who had the courage and vision to "Head West." What a picture was drawn for them. . . The West is where you want to be. There is land for everyone - for the taking! Beautiful. Fertile. Opportunity for everyone. Don't miss your opportunity to be one of the first to stake your claim!

PioneerThe call went out and hordes signed up to join the wagon trains pulling out of Independence, Missouri. As the pioneers bought supplies and lined up their wagons, their eyes shone with the excitement of what would be waiting at the end of the trail. I think it fair to say not one of them had a real understanding of what lay between Missouri and the far west they envisioned in their dreams. Can't you hear the conversation. . .? "Why, honey," one confident husband says to his rather nervous wife, "there isn't going to be anything to this. We've got a nice, sturdy wagon. We're all together, and we have plenty of food. We're just going to roll along the trail for a while and soon we'll have everything we've dreamed of. Just think of it!"

I don't know how long before the starry looks faded from their eyes - somewhere between broken wagon wheels and Indian attacks. Maybe it was the weevils in the flour, or the snowstorm that left them stranded in the mountains for months on end. Perhaps it was losing a child to illness because there were not enough medical supplies, or simply the fatigue that came from fighting dust, heat and long days of the grueling cruelness of the trail.

Every pioneer who started down the trail, if they didn't die, had one of three things happen. Some gave up and turned back. Others decided they couldn't take any more and simply built a house where they stopped. Then there were the others... the ones who made it all the way to the West.

Yes, somewhere along the way the starry look faded from their eyes. . . faded. . . to be replaced by determination. Broken wagon wheels; Indian attacks; weevils; snowstorms; death; fatigue; choking dust and long days. They all became daily obstacles to be endured and overcome, but at some point each person who made it simply decided nothing was going to stop them. They had left behind their former lives to go someplace new. They were going…

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So what about you? Do you have a dream? Do you have something you've started, but then turned back because it seemed so hard? Or maybe you're still on the trail, wondering which obstacle will be the one to destroy what you've worked so hard for.

Maybe you're just looking at the trail, thinking, "No way. Not me. That just looks too hard." Yet your heart yearns to go where the trail will take you.

You have a choice to make every single day. You can stay right where you are, or you can go on an adventure to accomplish what you dream of accomplishing. Not going may seem safer, but the truth is that not going will only assure you stay right where you are in your life.

What do you want? Where do you want to go? The only way to get there is to start your journey – then determine to not let anything stop you. You can do it! You can turn your life into one grand adventure after another]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:16:27 -0400 84334 http://www.dreamteammoney.com/index.php?showtopic=84011 Edited: spam Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:26:50 -0400 84011 http://www.dreamteammoney.com/index.php?showtopic=83878
1. The most common way is in words:
It's easy to say to the other " I love you, I fell in love with you, …… etc. Although it's important to tell him/her with your love but you must add the meaning to your words, you should have got the proof that what you are saying is true. Otherwise it's nonsense.

2. We communicate love in the way we treated others:
As I said earlier love must go beyond words to deeds and treatment. So you can show love to him/her without any word. If you are treated with kindness, respect, faithfulness, generosity and selflessness by someone, he/she then absolutely loves you or at least admires you. There are many different attributes that we can associate with love.

3. We communicate love in the help we offer or in the interest we show to the other:
The person who makes you feel valued and important, who cares about your feelings and who can be trusted and honest is the real person who loves you.

We all like to be around people who make us feel really loved. Love is what we live for. There is no one doesn't want to love and be loved but the question still is:
How to express love more fully in our lives and relationships?

]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2009 11:43:33 -0400 83878 http://www.dreamteammoney.com/index.php?showtopic=83842 2. How effective is it in getting what you want?
3. What have you achieved or accomplished by using The Secret?]]> Sat, 03 Oct 2009 12:53:31 -0400 83842 http://www.dreamteammoney.com/index.php?showtopic=83779
Used vs. Loved

While a man was polishing his new car, his 4 yr old son picked up stone and scratched lines on the side of the car. In anger, the man took the child's hand and hit it many times; not realizing he was using a wrench.

At the hospital, the child lost all his fingers due to multiple fractures. When the child saw his father, with painful eyes he asked, 'Dad when will my fingers grow back?' The man was so hurt and speechless; he went back to his car and kicked it a lot of times.

Devastated by his own actions, sitting in front of that car he looked at the scratches; the child had written 'LOVE YOU DAD'.

The next day that man committed suicide. . .

Anger and Love have no limits; choose the latter to have a beautiful, lovely life.... Things are to be used and people are to be loved, but the problem in today's world is that, people are used and things are loved...

During this year, let's be careful to keep this thought in mind: Things are to be used, but People are to be loved... Be yourself, this is the only day we HAVE.

Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits they become character; Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.
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Stay FAITHFUL and Be GRATEFUL

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Shocked the salesman asked the robber, "Why are you doing this?"

The robber explains that if he doesn't rob then he doesn't make money.

The salesman laughed and explained that if he didn't work he wouldn't make any money either. "So I know how you feel buddy."

Afterwards the salesman handed over his wallet, bid the robber a good day, and had to secretly admire the robber's enthusiam to work (I mean rob more).

This is NOT to admire or encourge robbery. It's just to show that when you have to put your nose to the grind stone everyday for a paycheck rather than just gettting one (i.e., salary) then everyday can seem like a struggle. However, keep the enthusiam and motivation of the robber and you'll see that you have to survive.]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:53:42 -0400 83727 http://www.dreamteammoney.com/index.php?showtopic=83720
There are lots of causes of bad breath as well as oral bacteria, foods, smoking, dentures, and dry mouth. All of those diverse causes of bad breath will be related to either chronic or short-term bad breath. You will get a cure for bad breath for all of these circumstances.

Oral Microorganisms

Oral bacteria is one of the most common reasons of chronic bad breath and could be eliminated through normal brushing and flossing of your teeth and regular brushing or scraping of your tongue. Oral bacterial lives in your mouth and seems to favour the tongue as one of its preferred hiding spots. You should free your mouth from food particles and plaque in order that bacteria cannot prosper in your mouth. When you use a regular brushing and flossing routine, you can get rid of oral bacteria and bad breath from your life.

Food Related Bad Breath

Foods such as onions and garlic will be the source for temporary bad breath and it is suggested that you eat a sprig of parsley, cloves, fennel seeds or peppermint to cover the smell. The stink cannot be eliminated since it creates in your intestinal tract and you should wait a day for the smell to leave your body naturally.

Smoking Related Bad Breath

Smoking brings about chronic bad breath from the smell of the tobacco and as it leaves your gum and teeth prone to gum illness which causes bad breath. To prevent the hazard of mouth and gum disease and bad breath caused by smoking, it is suggested that you quit smoking.

Bad Breath and Dentures

Dentures can cause chronic bad breath when the dentures are not cleaned frequently and properly. Food particles will be caught in the appliances and if not the dentures are washed regularly, the food particles will facilitate oral bacteria thrive in your mouth.


Dry Mouth Related Bad Breath

Dry mouth is a state that will cause temporary or chronic bad breath as moisture assists to clean the tissues of the mouth. If the mouth is too dry, bacteria cannot be moved away from the mouth. You could drink the suggested daily amount of water and juices to replenish the moisture in your mouth tissues and this will help out to flush out oral bacteria. Brushing and flossing have to be often continued when a dry mouth state is current to prevent bad breath.

If you desire to find the exact cure for bad breath, you should match the remedy to the cause of the bad breath. When you have found a cure for bad breath that works for you, you will feel like it is a new beginning. [b]]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:49:49 -0400 83720 http://www.dreamteammoney.com/index.php?showtopic=82868


Secrets of the Millionaire Mind 1/6
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Secrets of the Millionaire Mind 3/6
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Secrets of the Millionaire Mind 4/6
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Secrets of the Millionaire Mind 6/6
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Awesome videos! Feel so good learning everyday!
Enjoy learning and watching video 1 to 6! ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:36:35 -0400 82868 http://www.dreamteammoney.com/index.php?showtopic=82803
Good relationships are based upon good communication. Mutual understanding creates these relationships and they become stronger as the understanding increases. Once both partners understand the hidden signs and the precise meaning of what is being said or done (e.g. keeping quiet) they will develop a healthy relationship. We usually feel good towards anyone who understands us. On the other hand we feel irritated when we communicate something and it is misunderstood. Here lies the relation between bad communication and relationships.

The excitement of partnership and the euphoric love in the beginning may make the relationship cross the threshold despite of poor communication. But as time goes the need for good communication increases to grow the relationship and feed the love. Otherwise love will thin down and cracks will begin.

But what to do if you have a problem of bad communication with your partner?
The best thing is to ask for clarifications saying: "Darling, I don't get what you want to communicate, what do you mean? Could you explain more, please? " Be sincere in your request You should have the real intent to improve your relationship. Slowly the communication will develop.

Good communication is very important to guarantee mutual understanding and thus good relationships.

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The principal bad breath cause is associated with bacteria in the mouth. This can flourish when the saliva flow in the mouth is reduced. Lack of saliva means that old food is not washed away, and saliva also helps in neutralizing acids. Saliva also performs the very necessary task of flushing out the mouth, and removing food particles, so any reduction in saliva flow inhibits this action.

Saliva can be reduced for a number of reasons. There are natural causes of this reduction, and other causes related to disease or choices. The flow of saliva reduces naturally as we get older, making us more prone to bad breath. Also when we are dehydrated, the moisture in the mouth reduces naturally. Often when asleep, people will have their mouths open, maybe even snoring, and this will dry out the mouth. This contributes to the “morning breath” syndrome.

Certain diseases and illnesses can similarly contribute to bad breath. Any infection that affects the respiratory tract can be a cause of bad breath, as well as many other diseases.

Dry mouth can also be caused by medications for various problems. The most common is probably the antihistamine, taken to relieve allergies. Some others include high blood pressure and depression medicines. Other things that can be ingested that affect the dryness of the mouth include alcohol and mouthwashes that contain alcohol.

One of the many problems associated with cigarette smoking is dry mouth. For many reasons unrelated to bad breath, it is wise to avoid smoking, as has been documented extensively elsewhere. With a predisposition to bad breath, however, the habit of smoking virtually guarantees that you will suffer from bad breath.

It is no good to think that the bacteria causing bad breath may be generally eliminated, as they are naturally occurring and required for bodily function. They are anaerobic, which means “without oxygen”. As saliva provides oxygen the lack of saliva with a dry mouth makes a more favourable environment for the bacteria to increase, aggravating the bad breath.

The bacteria create sulphurous compounds, such as hydrogen sulphide (the bad egg smell) which are the cause of the smelly breath. The bacteria assist in the digestive process by starting the breakdown of proteins. Thus another cause of bad breath would be a high protein diet, which feeds the bacteria.
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1. Temporary bad breath:

It's the type that is commonly caused by dry mouth, poor hygiene, certain types of food and/or smoking. The best treatment for that type is to drink a glass of water to moister the mouth, to chew gum, use breath mints or/and breath spray. The prevention for that type of bad breath include proper cleaning and brushing 2 to 3 times daily or after each meal, regular flossing and a change in food consumption.

2. Morning breath:

It's the type which occurs first thing in the morning as individual opens his/her eyes. Causes of that type include the dryness of the mouth during night. Bacteria that cause the foul odor in this type can be treated by brushing the teeth and the tongue to rid of the bacteria then having good breakfast and then using mints or chewing gum.

3. Chronic bad breath:

It's often caused by certain medical conditions, medications and/or oral buildup. Unfortunately for many who suffer from chronic bad breath due to an illness or necessary medication, the only plan of action against bad breath is to mask the problem as effectively as possible. The sufferer in this case must visit the dentist regularly for help to solve the problem.
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We hear the term “Islam” and “Muslim” quite often. And we read about Islam and Muslims in the periodical textbooks of colleges and universities. We hear and we see a lot of inaccurate, misleading and purposeful misinformation through the media. And I have to admit that some of these misinformation and misrepresentation has been perpetuated by Muslims themselves. Yet one out of every 5 persons in this world of some 5 billion people is a Muslim. This is the statistics that you can verify in the encyclopedia.

How it is that 1 out of every 5 people in this world is a Muslim and that we don’t know something about Islam? How it is that and we don't know more about the facts about Islam?
If I told you 1 out of every 5 people in this world were Chinese, which is a fact cause there are 1 billion Chinese in the world. We know the geographical, social, economical, political, philosophical and historical facts about China and the Chinese. Then how come we don’t know Islam?

What is it that joins all these nations (around 35 Muslim nations) and this universal configuration into a common entity? What makes a brother in Saudi Arabia a brother to an American? What makes a brother from China a brother to an Egyptian? What makes a brother from Australia a brother to a Pakistani? An African is my brother, another one from Thailand is my brother, a Bosnian is my brother, and the other one from Canada is my brother. From Spain, Russia, India, Germany and so forth. What makes them my brother?

We have that different cultural, psychological background. What is it about Islam that automatically embraces us and joins us together as a brotherhood?
What are the accurate characteristics of this misunderstood way of life that are followed by a great part of humanity?

I will try to provide you with some facts, but in addition to this as I mentioned to you before, it is necessary for you to be open-minded and open-hearted. Because if I turned a glass upside down and poured water on it, I will never get a glass of water. It has to be right side up.

Facts alone do not lead to understanding, but rather a combination of tolerant, ambition and the ability to appreciate and accept the truth when you hear it. Follow me looking for the truth.
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In a presentation situation body language is so powerful because it can confirms and supports your words and graphics. Moreover it communicates your feelings and attitudes. Your audience usually mirrors your emotions and feelings. If you appear relaxed, feel confident and smiling, they will relax, feel confidence in you and usually smile back at you. If you appear nervous or frown, they will feel bored and frown back at you.

Besides above body language makes more things:

1. It makes messages more meaningful and memorable

People naturally focus on things that move and feel bored quickly with those that don’t move. People remember more of what they see than of what they hear.

2. It punctuates your presentation:

Gestures, body movements and facial expressions do to speech what periods, commas and exclamations marks do to written language.

3. It relieves nervous tension:

Public speaking activates the adrenal gland creating extra energy which may appear in nervous mannerisms. Gestures and body movements control this energy and make it work for you.]]> Sat, 12 Sep 2009 10:21:02 -0400 82660 http://www.dreamteammoney.com/index.php?showtopic=82583
1. Knowing how to improve communication skills will come easier once you become aware of your own communication style.

Each person has a unique way of communicating. Listen to your own speech. What sorts of words do you use? Which sort of body language and what tone of voice are you using?

Now, think of someone who, in your opinion, is a good communicator. Compare your style to theirs. You’ve just taken an important first step in how to improve communication skills.

2. Now that you are aware of your own style, study the style of those around you. How do the most important people in your life converse? How do they say things? Look for approaches you can model and make your own.

3. Adjust to the other styles of communication. Don’t think it is too late to change your way of conversing because it’s been years. You had to learn to communicate in the first place and you can unlearn certain behaviors or change them. Sometimes we get stuck in a communication rut.

A father once was having a hard time with his teenaged daughter. She was growing and he thought she didn’t tell him what was going on in her life. They were in a heated discussion when he asked, “Why didn’t you tell me?”

Her answer was that she had, but he was too busy lecturing her to hear her. He learned that adjusting his style to his daughter would involve listening first before jumping right into solving the problem.

4. To build rapport, during a conversation try and match the other person’s movements, posture and verbal style. Don’t do everything they do, but mirror one or two things. For example, if the person gives mostly short answers to questions, you follow suit.

Or, maybe they talk at a slower pace than you usually do-slow your speaking speed to match theirs. This may sound simplistic but it is a very potent way to make someone feel very relaxed and comfortable in your presence.

5. The way you communicate at home may not be the same as in a different environment. Make sure you change your style to suit the different setting. Some comments you might want to tell your best friend, in private.

Other things can be shared in a group setting. Learn how to improve communication skills by altering your style for the appropriate setting. Many of us know someone who offers far too much information in a group setting.

6. Don’t criticize others for communicating differently. If we all communicated in the same way, we’d soon be bored with each other.

Getting a good grasp of your communication style and finding ways to accommodate other peoples’ styles, is a good way to improve your communication skills.

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Bethany, who lives in Hawaii, was in grade school when she started her quest to become a professional surfboarder. Surfing is her passion. She spent every available minute in the water, even homeschooling so she would have more time to pursue her goal. When she was 8 years old she entered her first major competition – eventually taking the division championships that year. This girl obviously had what it took.

It was almost all taken away from her on Halloween morning, 2003. Bethany was 13 years old. She was surfing with her best friend, Alana, and Alana’s brother and father. The waters were calm, not good for surfing, so Bethany was just lying on her board, her left arm dangling in the cool water.

She remembers a flash of gray, a lot of pressure, and a couple fast tugs. She also remembers watching the jaws of a 15-foot tiger shark cover the top of her board and her left arm. She watched in shock as the water around her turned bright red.

The shark was gone as fast as it appeared. So was her arm – bitten off almost to the armpit.

Bethany was horrified but not in pain at that point. She yelled to her friends and their father, Holt. “I just got attacked by a shark!”

It was a combination of miracles that saved Bethany at that point. High tide allowed them to make it over the reef without going around. Holt knew enough to wrap his shirt around the wound to act as a tourniquet while they paddled the quarter-mile to shore. While Bethany drifted in and out of consciousness, a nearby vacationer who was a paramedic rushed to help her.

Bethany HamiltonSurgery saved her life but her arm was gone for good, and everyone, Bethany included, thought her surfing days were over. Balance is everything when surfing. How could she balance with only 1 arm?

Within a week, spurred by her passion for surfing, Bethany was thinking something different. I can do it. I know I can do it! She wasn’t ready to give up what she loved so much, but it would take time for her body to heal.

There was a huge outpouring of love and support from Hawaiians and people all over the world. Love, food, flowers, cards, money… Bethany gathered hope and courage from the waves of love aimed toward her.

It was only a few weeks later – the morning before Thanksgiving – Bethany headed back for the water. Her love of surfing wouldn’t let her wait any longer. Her family and friends were there to cheer her on when she stepped into the warm water for the first time since the attack. It was like coming home.

Bethany smiled and waved, then jumped on her board to paddle out – pushing down the fear of what might be waiting under the water. She knew too well…

She failed at her first attempts to ride the board, struggling to push herself up with one arm and keep her balance. Tears rolled down her face, and the crowds cheered when she caught her first wave and rode it in. Bethany was back!

Really back. Only months after her vicious incident, Bethany amazed thousands by achieving the unimaginable, including taking 5th at the 2004 National Scholastic Surfing Association Nationals Championships. In September she struck again, winning the Open Women's Division of the NSSA's Hawaiian conference season opener. After her placing in the finals of the National Surfing Championships Bethany has secured a spot on USA's National Surfing Team.

Ask Bethany if she is afraid of sharks and she’ll say yes. Her heart pounds when she sees a shadow in the water. She has nightmares. But she also has a dream, and moving beyond her fears is the only way to accomplish her dreams – the only way to fulfill the passion she has for surfing.

Is there a fear keeping you from following your passion? I would encourage you to do what Bethany has done. Stare it in the face, acknowledge you are afraid, then go out and do it anyway!!







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This boy's parents must put a lot of effort to take care of him patiently with full love and encouragement.
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Born to teenage, unwed parents, Oprah had a lot of things going against her. She was poor, black, a female, and born to parents out of wedlock. Her early years with her grandparents were wonderful, but from age six to thirteen her life was full of abuse and trouble-making. Her mother’s failed attempt to put her in a detention center landed her with her father. He helped her turn her life around and she went on to college and then moved into journalism.

Oprah was fired as a TV reporter because she broke the "cardinal rule" of journalism -- remain objective. Oprah started crying while interviewing a woman who had lost seven children in a fire. That show of sympathy cost Oprah her job.

At age 22 and a new anchorperson, she was sitting around a table with men in suits when they suggested she change her name to Suzie. They counseled that it was a "friendlier" and more easily remembered name than Oprah. Oprah rejected their suggestion and decided to stay true to herself.

She knew she was different and liked it that way. So she worked hard to launch her own media career by creating a talk show with heart and a helping hand to people in need. The Oprah Winfrey Show was born. Today Oprah is a one-woman media empire worth billions of dollars.

If Oprah had listened to the "professionals" and followed their advice, I wonder if we'd even know who she is today. But because she rejected the "tested formula" of journalism and built upon her uniqueness, millions of people around the world have been touched and helped because of her.

Each of us is unique, with special gifts and talents. If others recommend you make changes, honestly consider if such changes would diminish who you really are. Some changes might be for the good -- others might cause you to compromise your uniqueness. And your uniqueness might just be what the world is waiting for!

Today as you embrace your wonderful uniqueness, remember you are wonderful, and special and that...

Someone Believes In YOU!




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What would you do if you were in the same position?

I'm taking a train and a hot air balloon ride this week. These are 2 things that I've always wanted to do. Simple but enjoyable to me.]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:48:02 -0400 82023