ENTER A NEW CYCLE WITH THE EQUINOX AND SUPERMOON

My dear James,

Here we are... This is finally it! Autumn is around the corner and, in a couple of weeks, you are going to be directly affected by a new cycle that is just about to start. I know that until now, you have not always seized the right opportunities and made the best choices, but very soon you are going to be in the perfect position to re-energize your life and I want you to take that chance to take a new direction. 

James, in a few days, two intense astrological events are going to take place, strongly influence your life and move things around in your natal chart: there are the Supermoon and the Autumn Equinox!

The supermoon always happens when a new cycle is about to start and this particular one is incredibly special for two reasons... James, not only is this going to be the LAST Supermoon of 2019 but, also this year, the Supermoon will come less than FOUR hours after the arrival of the March 20th Autumn Equinox, making this THE closest coincidence of the March equinox and a full moon supermoon in the past TWENTY years!!!!! The unique combination of these two events is going to influence your life immensely during the next three months and I want to guide you and to tell you exactly how you should approach this new chapter of your life.

As you know James, everything in this world happens through cycles: your life, the planets movements, the weather, the seasons, animal reproduction and many more... My dear, Autumn is just a couple of weeks away and what this means is that you are at the very end of a cycle James, and that you must prepare carefully for the new cycle that you are just about to enter. It is time for you to re-organize your life in all of its areas.

What I, as your personal astrologer, am going to do for you, is guide you and tell you all the best directions to take and the opportunities that will come your way in the next three months in all of the important areas of your life:

• It is important for you to start a new cycle properly so that things go well between you and the loved ones you consider as family. This is why I will be telling you what to expect from them in the following three months and the way you should act for everyone to bloom into this new cycle with love and support.• The same goes for the people outside of your family that are in your life: you friends, other loved ones, the people you often see in your everyday life, the new people you will meet and even strangers that you see once in your life. You are going to take new directions so I will guide you into building the absolute best relationships with all of the people that will come your way my dear.• This is the best time of the year to renew your efforts, take on new projects and activities, take initiative in your vocation, in your work. Knowing the dates at which it will be the most beneficial to do all these things will let you create the recipe for success!• As your life will flourish, so will your finances. Your new cycle will be a very intensive one, so you must be careful and act wisely with your money. If you do this properly, I promise you that you will be seeing huge growth! I will of course provide you with the dates and advice for your future financial decisions to bring you the greatest benefit.

With all of this precious information you will use to successfully enter your new cycle, I am also going to give you a day by day forecast that will tell you what state of mind you are going to be in for the next couple of months. James, it is extremely important for you to plan out the way you are going to make these amazing changes in your life in greatest detail, and knowing the way you are going to feel every day will enable you to do just that! The better you know yourself my dear, the better you can evolve and succeed. 

I want you to understand that this is a very unique opportunity my dear and, as your friend, I truly want you to make the absolute best of it. The Supermoon and the Autumn Equinox are going to happen anyway and they are intensely going to change the cycle we are in and if you prepare correctly, it will be the moment your life will finally and really turn around. You need to use this influence and go in the new directions to live your life as I know you truly deserve to, amazingly and successfully

PRAYERS YOUTH

Psalms 19:14 "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in thy sight, O Jehovah, my rock, and my redeemer." Audio Bible offline https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=audio.bible.offline

19 WAYS TO FIX YOUR WIFE - BEFORE/WHEN SHE IS FALLING APART!*

*FOR OUR MEN*
      
*19 ways to fix your wife - before/when she is falling apart!*

Your wife can be dying in silence while still performing her wifely duties.

you will need to know her to know when she needs to be fixed.

When a woman is always moody, cries a lot, yells on Children, can easily sleep or sleeps a lot, she may be battling with something you are not careful enough to see.

A real man will not allow his wife to fall apart without fixing her and making her better and happy.
If you discover your wife is falling apart, watch out and fix the following:

*1. CHECK IF YOU ARE THE PROBLEM*
You might be her problem, but out of her respect and love for you, she may not tell you. Ask, let her talk sincerely

*2. BE AWARE OF HER RESPONSIBILITIES*
Get to know how her work load is killing her. Regardless of whether she stays at home or goes to work, do you know what she does all day? If you don’t, ask her. Her to-do list is probably overflowing with tasks that far outweighs her time and energy.

*3. BE APPRECIATIVE*
Be mindful of her needs and appreciative of her sacrifices. The work a woman does at home can be too common that nobody will appreciate her for them, this can be killing her. Appreciate your wife

*4. GET INVOLVED BEFORE SHE BURNS OUT*
Don’t just be appreciative, but get involved. The best time to begin helping your wife is now. Don’t wait until she breaks down to offer a helping hand.

*5. GET MACHINE*
Get all the machine needed for her work at home (the ones you can afford). Dish washer, gas cooker, refrigerator, oven, laundering Machine etc

*6. BE AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT*
Be totally involved at home, stop delegating parenting and family life. Don’t be a “visiting Professor”, be an active partner in this business of your life. It takes two to parent. It takes two to make a marriage work. It takes two to run a household. Be fully involved in every aspect of your family life.

*7. HOLD HER*
Hold her like a lover and a friend. Place your hands on her shoulder, her laps, hold her hands, just hold her and let her feel you.

*8. JUST LISTEN*
Men are known to be good talker but very bad listeners. At times what your wife needs is for you to just listen. Do not interrupt, let her unburden, let her talk. Sometimes the best way for a woman to reset is by getting all of her thoughts out. Let your wife talk through her feelings and problems. Show empathy. Listen carefully. Ask questions. Be fully engaged in the conversation.

*9. BE A PARTNER NOT A TEACHER*
Most men do fall into the “Teaching trap” when they are supposed to be a partner, showing love and consideration. Do not blame, just be there for her. Just listen. That’s all you need to do. And if she wants you to offer solutions, she’ll ask for them

*10. GIVE HER HOPE*
No matter what happens, don’t ever raise up your hands in surrender. Giving up, crying or weeping will hurt your wife more. Encourage her. Let her know what you love about her. Help her see the good in any situation. Avoid being critical or negative. When she has hit the rock bottom, be the man who lifts her up, and brings light and hope back into her life.

*11. BE SENSITIVE*
Get to know her mood, get to know her needs, get to know what is needed to be done at home and do them without prompting
Learn the art of looking around the house and finding things that need to get done. Are there dishes in the sink? What is broken that needs to be fixed? Don’t wait to be asked. Just do it!

*12. PRAY FOR HER*
Take your time off to pray for her, hand her over to her maker who knows the deepest need of her heart . Let God fix her, you can’t do it.
Let God know what you appreciate about her. Ask for his help. Ask him to tell you how you can be a better spouse to her. Ask him to comfort her and help her see herself as He sees her.

*13. PRAY WITH HER*
Don’t just pray for your wife, find time to pray with her, hug her as you pray together, hold her hands, just talk to your maker together.

*14. ASK HER HOW YOU CAN BE OF HELP*
Your wife knows what you can do to help her reset, so just ask her. She will open up to you, it may not be what you think, so don’t speculate, ask, She’ll appreciate it more than you will ever know.

*15. HELP AROUND THE HOUSE*
Give a helping hand around the house. Give her a kitchen holiday for some days, do all the cooking or hire somebody to do it for you. Let her just sit, eat and rest, this may be all she needs,

*16. TAKE HER OUT*
Take her out, eat out, go to the cinema, go to wherever she will love to go, not where you want, just follow her.

*17. ALLOW HER TO CRY,IF SHE MUST*
“Stop crying, are you a baby?, will you be crying about this little thing?”
This is what most nude earning husband will do when their wives cry, what an insensitive word. If she feels like crying, hold her to yourself and let her do the crying while you pat her on the back. It’s a great way to fix the problem.

*18. LET HER GO ON HOLIDAY*
Allow her to go on holiday all alone to herself, this can fix the problem as she returns with greater energy.

*19. CELEBRATE HER*
Let your wife be celebrated. Celebrate her in secret and in public. Talk about her beauty, motherhood, wifehood, support, thoughtfulness. This will make her day.

*Let all the men read and apply....*

*Let the women read and pass to the men......especially their husbands 😊😊😘😘*

ARE YOU RELEVANT IN THE CHURCH?

Ephesians:3.8 To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,

Ephesians:3.9 and to make all men see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things;

Ephesians:3.10 that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places.

Ephesians:3.11 This was according to the eternal purpose which he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord,

Ephesians:3.12 in whom we have boldness and confidence of access through our faith in him.

Ephesians:3.20 Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think,

Ephesians:3.21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever. Amen.

You change the life by asking the relevant questions about yourself. How relevant have I Been.?

2 Peter:3.18
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

=> Grow in Grace.

Philemon:1.13
I would have been glad to keep him with me, in order that he might serve me on your behalf during my imprisonment for the gospel;

Never be relevant until you are fruitful/useful.

2 Chronicles:20.21
And when he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who were to sing to the LORD and praise him in holy array, as they went before the army, and say, "Give thanks to the LORD, for his steadfast love endures for ever."

John:12.26
If any one serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there shall my servant be also; if any one serves me, the Father will honor him.

=> Christ came to us that we may be made relevant
You must choose to serve.
=> NO character, NO Relevance
=> The church is the only relevant means of Change to the lifestyle of Governance.

=> Be at the centre of manifestations of Christ and Phophetic word.
=> We were saved and live by Grace of Christ.
=> Grace carrys/defines the power of Character.

1 Corinthians:15.10
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God which is with me.

I am who I am because of Grace.
=> Character precedes Dominion

The 3Gs of Grace - Tests of grace
1. Girls - Sex
2. Gold - Money
3. Glory - Power

=> What you value proves  the moral standards
=> Grace helps one appreciate God in every aspect of our lives
Grace brings change, it defines discipline.

Malachi:1.6
"A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If then I am a father, where is my honor? And if I am a master, where is my fear? says the LORD of hosts to you, O priests, who despise my name. You say, `How have we despised thy name?'

Malachi:1.7
By offering polluted food upon my altar. And you say, `How have we polluted it?' By thinking that the LORD's table may be despised.

Malachi:1.8
When you offer blind animals in sacrifice, is that no evil? And when you offer those that are lame or sick, is that no evil? Present that to your governor; will he be pleased with you or show you favor? says the LORD of hosts.

You need to get a friend to help you be relevant.

ATTRACT PROSPERITY TO YOUR LIFE

My dear James,

How happy I am to see that you have decided to join me today! The configuration of your astral sky is such that now is the time for you to fulfill your unique potential. The reason for this is that in the next couple of weeks and months you are going to be in the perfect position to establish the prosperous life you have always deserved.

You see, many people do not know this, but there is something called the Law of Abundance... This refers to the fact that there is PLENTY of anything you desire all around you. Yes, my dear, the truth is that prosperity is your natural state, and that this natural state of yours should be filled with an abundance of wealth, comfort and success. 

I know James, that this might seem a bit weird to you because, if prosperity is our natural state, then why are so many people living without it? The problem is due to blockages and the state of mind. My dear, your thoughts are creative, your thoughts create your reality, and therefore it is your thoughts that will create your wealth.

My dear, until you choose to learn and adopt a new way of thinking, you will be barred from your natural, prosperous life. Most people tend to have negative assumptions, thoughts and beliefs, and as a result, their thought becomes their reality. If I am telling you all of this today James, it is because to my amazing surprise, your planets have beautifully aligned for you to get to your natural state, filled with prosperity and success. 

Every single planet’s position in your astral chart right now is absolutely unique and since this will be directly impacting you for the next couple of weeks, if you let me guide you, I will tell you exactly how and why you are just one step away from eternal prosperity:

• James, as you might already know, every single planet has a different rotation speed in your natal chart, sending you very different energies. In this guide I will be telling you the speed of each one of these planets and how this will affect you in the following weeks.• Slow planets take much more time to move in your astral sky, and this means that they represent the bigger, long-term changes that will influence in your future.• Equally important are the rapid planets. These will be governing the little events that will take place in your everyday life.• My dear, I will explain to you what the most powerful vibrations of both the rapid and slow planets are at the moment in your chart. This will enable you to know exactly when you will be in the optimal position to obtain success, wealth and comfort.• James, if you want to reach prosperity, it is important for you to make small changes in your day-to-day life, but you must ALSO determine your long-term plans and goals because the slower planets will be influencing them IMMENSLY in the following weeks. • To make this process as smooth and easy as possible for you my dear, I will be giving you the exact dates at which each of these planets will be influencing you the most during the next months and tell you how to act accordingly and finally reach your natural state of prosperity and discover the place you were supposed to be in all along.

James, if you let me create this report for you, you will have literally ALL the information you need to achieve the life of abundance you have always needed. I will carefully determine the influence the planets will have on your various moods, your opportunities, the actions and directions to take for you to achieve prosperity in the next couple of months. 

My dear, as I have told you previously, you can truly have everything you have ever truly desired, and the fact is that this is NORMAL! So, it's time James, you really need to take a new direction now. You are in the absolute best position to achieve what you have always wanted and deserved and as you know, nothing will happen unless you prepare carefully and take action, and I really don't want you to miss such a unique opportunity..

REPLACE THE CV OBJECTIVE WITH A PERSONAL BRAND STATEMENT

Replace the CV Objective with a Personal Brand Statement

By Daniel Mutuku

Does your CV objective resemble the ones below in tone and style?

I am seeking employment with a company where I can grow professionally and personally.I seek challenging opportunities where I can fully use my skills for the success of the organization.I want to succeed in a stimulating and challenging environment that will provide me with advancement opportunities.I want to excel in this field with hard work, perseverance and dedication.I want a highly rewarding career where I can use my skills and knowledge for organizational and personal growth.I am seeking a company where I can use my experience and education to help the company meet and surpass its goals.I want to succeed in an environment of growth and excellence to meet personal and organizational goals.I am seeking a competitive and challenging environment where I can serve your organization and establish a career for myself.

Personal Branding can replace the “Objective” statement as a more strategic approach to engaging the reader’s attention.

Your personal brand should be:

Credible, relevant and expresses your unique value.Consistent throughout your resume, cover letter, online and personal networking.A key marketing tool in differentiating you from the competition.

Now compare these two statements. The first is a usually stated objective, a somewhat uninformative introduction. The second into a strong personal brand statement. Which one has more impact for this Senior Retail Manager’s resume?

This:

OBJECTIVE: To secure a position as a Retail Manager in a fast growing company.

Or That:

I am a steadfast, committed and passionate sales leader, conceives and deploys creative proposals to overcome challenges and advance organizational measurable. Motivating and enthusiastic mentor and coach, instill ownership to engage successful performance-driven teams. Intuitive and attentive listener, readily uncovers customer need to offer viable and enticing product solutions.

FIVE TRICKS TO MAXIMIZING MEETINGS

Five Tricks to Maximizing Meetings

Meetings are an essential part of every organization. Whether they're team check-ins or department updates, the routine meetings held every week or every month are the hardest to get fired up about. Engaging, productive, and valuable meetings require a clear goal, open dialog, as well as a strong leader to manage the meeting effectively.

Meetings can be efficient and effective. Otherwise, why would more than 11 million meetings take place every business day in the US alone?

The problem is many of them aren't as productive as they should be.

If you find that your meetings aren't achieving what they should, here are five things you can do to get better results in half the time.

1. Set the Goal or Purpose of the Meeting

Unfortunately, many meetings don't have a clear purpose. Not only should every meeting have a stated purpose, but you should be concise enough to tweet.

Note that this key point reads "purpose." Too many meetings try to accomplish too many things. There may be various topics, but the meeting should always have a single purpose.

Often, the purpose of the meeting is something that doesn't require a meeting at all. Perhaps an email will suffice.

Make sure to state the purpose of the meeting in the invitation, and again verbally at the start of the meeting. This way, everyone knows why they're there and where their focus should be directed.

2. Invite Only the Relevant Stakeholders

Far too many meetings involve people who aren't essential to the purpose or outcome of the meeting. Think of every potential invitee as someone you are "hiring" for this particular event. Is their time more valuable in the meeting or is it better spent working on something else?

If the meeting involves decisions, then invite only those who have a key role in the decision-making process.

Again, this goes back to the purpose. Keep the achievement of that purpose clearly in mind and let it drive these decisions.

3. Prepare an Agenda and Schedule

Don't schedule a meeting unless you have an agenda and a time schedule. Otherwise you risk wasting time.

Using a visual meeting agenda is a proven method for planning, conducting, and tracking meeting progress. SmartDraw has ready-made templates that make this quick and easy to do.

It's a good idea to share this visual agenda with all attendees in advance of the meeting. Map out discussion topics and decisions to be made.

Stick to the agenda. Any sidebar discussions should be taken offline and discussed later. Keep discussions on track and focused on the meeting's purpose.

4. Get Productive Input

A meeting is designed for open communication, so it is critical to get honest input from those attending. It's the responsibility of the meeting leader to make sure everyone is heard. To encourage open discussion, avoid wearing your opinion on your sleeve—it is quite easy for a leader to stifle a discussion if everyone assumes that the outcome is already determined.

Make sure that key ideas and decisions are written down. Do this visually, so that everyone can see the developments as they occur. The leader of the meeting or someone else should be designated to do this. Why is this important? Because everyone in the room (or online) can see what's being logged. It limits miscommunication and misunderstanding and promotes accountability.

5. Close with a Plan of Action

Conclude the meeting by briefly summarizing the decisions and outcome. Make sure that the purpose of the meeting has been achieved.

Follow up with a written meeting brief. Make sure that decisions and action items are added to the agenda map. Share it in your meeting brief.

If a follow-up meeting is necessary, this document now serves as a starting point, so time won't be wasted back-tracking on things already covered.

5 TIPS FOR A HAPPIER WORK DAY

5 Tips for a Happier Work Day

Over the course of our career, about one third of our waking hours are spent at work. This is a sizeable number, and one that is much more easily digested if the hours are spent doing something that makes us happy. Being happy at work might not always seem easy, but it is very possible. Here are five ways to be happier at work.

1. Set three small daily goals

Sometimes it can be hard to feel like you're making progress on a project amidst the constant interruptions of emails, phone calls, and competing priorities.

By jotting down three small things that you would like to accomplish each day - and then crossing them off the list as you do them - you can remind yourself of the great progress you actually are making.

One of the best ways to set and track your daily work is with a Kanban board. If you've never used one, give it a try. It's simple, yet effective.

2. Avoid negativity in the workplace

No matter how happy you are, negativity, gossip, and complaining coworkers can be a drain on your energy. Instead, try to make friends with coworkers who are positive, collegial, and can provide a good network of support and resources.

Better yet... be that positive, supportive person. Chances are, it will also advance your career.

3. Make your workspace your own

Since you spend so much time at your workspace, it will go a long way if you make it comfortable, relaxed, and reflective of you. Keep it simple, though. Over-cluttering your workspace can lead to distraction.

4. Take ownership over your professional development

Professional development will help you feel connected to your career and grow as a professional. Listen to advice from your boss, but be the leader of your own path. Focus on where you want to be, rather than where you are now. Take steps each day that advance you toward your goal.

5. Be future oriented

A few bad days won't seem so grim if you have solid long-term goals, and you can see how your present work fits in to them. Be engaged in the present, but don't lose sight of the big picture. The best way to achieve goals is to have one longer-term goal (one to three years out). Lay out the steps you need to achieve this goal on a flowchart, like this:

Establish a timeline for each step.

Focus on one step at a time. Make sure your daily task list includes something tangible that moves you toward the next step in your goal process.

LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS That CEOs ARE LOOKING FOR

Leadership Characteristics that CEOs are Looking For

Effective leadership is one of the single most important drivers behind performance. Successful companies employ skilled leaders in every key position. CEOs know this and are in constant search of people who embody great leadership qualities and character.

But just what are the qualities of a good leader? What characteristics do CEOs look for in their leaders? Many studies have been done to decode the nature of leadership, and in these studies several recurrent findings emerge. Here are the top five leadership characteristics CEOs value most highly.

1. Effective Problem-Solving Skills

Leaders are constantly faced with the challenge of making decisions and solving problems. Good leaders can ask the right questions, compile information, process options, and apply analytical rigor to address the problems they face. Demonstrating your ability to make sound decisions, while working under pressure, will speak volumes in the eyes of a CEO.

2. Results-Driven

Good leaders develop a vision. Great leaders, on the other hand, take this vision, bring it to life, and follow through on it - leading to real results and outcomes. It's one thing to be visionary, it's another thing to turn vision into results. Staying focused on outcomes, taking time to engage in priority setting, and getting to the roots of efficiency are all qualities of a leader that CEOs look for.

3. Supportive of Others

In the eyes of a CEO, an exemplary leader is one who is supports and cares about others. While this may seem simple, it is critical to the success of a company. A supportive leader will ensure that staff is engaged, happy, productive, and focused on achieving good results rather than preoccupied with worries, fears, or negative emotions.

4. Encourages a Variety of Perspectives

If you can put aside your ego and genuinely listen to the perspectives and opinions of others, chances are you embody great leadership qualities. While leaders have to weed out the good ideas from bad, and ultimately make the final call, this decision-making process should include an honest assessment of a variety of paths and options. You never know who will come up with the next revolutionary idea.

5. Champions Change

Finally, you've no doubt heard the expression 'walk the talk'. This is critical for a good leader. To make an impression on a CEO, you need to genuinely believe in your work and carry the vision with you everywhere you go. It's fine to disagree and present divergent opinions, but unless you are truly excited about your company, chances are you're not the right fit for its next leader.

A skilled CEO always has their eyes and ears open when it comes to seeking out leaders. If you embody these five characteristics of a great leader, chances are you'll be noticed.

EIGHT WAYS TO FIND YOUR START UP BUSINESS

Eight Ways to Fund Your Start-Up

You have a great concept. You've developed your business plan. Everything is set, except for one thing.

Funding Your Startup

There are several ways to fund a start-up that involve varying degrees of risk and effort. When choosing a path, it is important to know your options and evaluate which one is most suited to your needs and tolerance for risk.

To help you get started, here are eight possible sources of capital to fund a start-up business.

1. Fund It Yourself

Most start-ups, at least in the beginning, are self-financed. This may involve using your savings, borrowing against a retirement account, or taking out a home-equity loan. This is a good thing if your venture succeeds, as you retain all of the ownership. But if things don't go so well, you must consider and weigh the risks you're taking.

2. Friends and Family

People closest to you may be a good source of initial start-up funding. After all, they already know you, your background, and your integrity. They may be less concerned about your business plan and more willing to invest or lend based on the strength of your character.

But there are risks that are different than from other funding sources. Personal relationships can be at stake if problems or misunderstandings arise.

3. Initiate a Crowd-Funding Campaign

In crowd-funding campaigns on sites like Kickstarter, anyone can make online pledges to help fund your start-up. This usually involves pre-ordering a product, or receiving rewards. This is an innovative way to fund a smaller start-up.

4. Join a Start-up Incubator Group

What is an incubator group? An incubator group is a start-up accelerator often associated with universities or large organizations. Their purpose is to spur innovation. Most provide access to resources such as office space, but some also provide seed funding. To learn more, visit Y Combinator or National Business Incubation Association.

5. Apply for a Small Business Grant

There are lots of untapped government grants out there. Seek them out and you could potentially walk away with a safe and reliable source of money for your start-up.

A good place to start looking for small business grants is the US Small Business Administration.

6. Apply for a Line of Credit or Loan

If your tolerance for risk is low, talk to your bank or credit union about applying for a low-fee line of credit or personal loan. Your banker may also be able to help you with an SBA loan.

Keep in mind, though, you will have to make monthly payments right off the bat.

7. Seek Help from Angel Investors

Most cities have groups of high-net-worth individuals who are looking to invest in interesting business opportunities in their communities. If you’ve seen the television program, "Shark Tank," these are examples of angel investors. They often want to see at least some track record of success, but some will entertain start-ups. The downside is that you may be giving up a considerable stake—often 10 to 50 percent—of your company for the ange funding. On the other hand, you may gain valuable expertise and contacts from someone who is motivated to help your venture succeed.

A good place to start is the Overland Park, Kansas-based Angel Capital Association, which offers a list of more than 12,000 accredited angel investors.

8. Go After Venture Capital Investors

Venture capital investors are professional investors who look for big ideas. For the majority of new start-ups, this isn't a viable alternative, as VCs fund only about one or two percent of all business plans they review. But for those with the right combination of concept and team resumes - usually worth a few million dollars and supported by a team of proven individuals - they can be a great resource. VCs can scale capital needs quickly for fast-growing companies. If you’re a smaller company that may not be ready for full-scale VC funding, check out Sequioia Capital, a crowd-funded VC platform.

GET YOURSELF OUT OF THIS VISCOUS CIRCLES AND GIVE UP NEGATIVE THINKING

My dear James,

I'm truly happy that you have decided to discover what I want to reveal to you today. Yes, it’s already the month of February 2019 and I just can’t believe how fast time goes by! I contacted you because I have this feeling, James, that you have some negative energies surrounding you, that some of these negative patterns have been around you for years... and that this vicious cycle keeps you from enjoying all the opportunities that present themselves to you. 

James, it is time for you to finally get out of your comfort zone and make the necessary efforts to turn your life around because you are stuck right now my dear, and I have the EXACT solution you need. Yes James, I will give you the precise techniques that will finally free you emotionally and make you look at life through a new angle. 

As I’ve already mentioned to you in my previous email, the end of January was a very intense period for the Moon, it was a period of renewal, of a new cycle. James, your Lunar Return will be happening around the same period and throughout this month of February. This is the perfect period for you to act and if you wait any longer, you will miss your chance again, which is why I am here to make sure this does not happen again. You still have many problems to solve and I am here because you are about to have an awakening, I have exactly the key you need.

The Moon - the planet linked to your emotions - will be in the same position as the day you were born, that is October, 8th 1994, and this represents a new cycle and some positive changes for you my dear, so I absolutely need to reveal to you:

- The exact placement of every single astrological sign at the date of your Lunar Return, and how this will influence you throughout this month in various areas of your life- The position of each planet at the time of the Lunar Return, meaning the conjunctions with other planets and with the Moon, with a detailed explanation of the influence it will have on both your mental and physical state, so that you can know how and when to act perfectly when you start to break your vicious circle!

Let me tell you James, that I know how hard it is to get out of a negative cycle... You probably have changes you want to make in this new 2019 year, and you might feel like you have failed because it has already started, or you might feel like there is too much to change and don’t know where to start! James, let me tell you that this is all, and only, in your imagination... 

I am here today to show you HOW to break the vicious circle. In this reading I will reveal to you exactly what you need, which is:

- How to take control of your emotions. This is very hard but you will never be able to think clearly and make the right decisions if you don’t learn to manage your emotions James, and I will tell you exactly how to master this skill.- Learning to ISOLATE each problem. The only way to solve your problems is to take them ONE at a time. I will teach you how to separate, prioritize and deal with every obstacle that you have in your life. - PRE-VISUALIZATION: Your brain is like a muscle. You need to train it by visualizing your success, otherwise you will keep the bad habit of preparing for failure. This ends NOW and I will give you the different techniques for you to get the mind of a true winner. - Boosting your positive energy. Your energy is not always the same, it can be weak, strong, positive, negative... I will teach you exactly how to recharge your energy in order to have the maximum positive energy at all times. 

Many people are stuck in a cycle of negativity for a long time and feel like they will never get out, but that is exactly why they fail. I know that you have had this problem James, and this is why I want you to have this detailed guide that you will have with you forever, so that you can look at it whenever you feel some negative energies that keep you from achieving your goals and being fully happy. 

This will not be easy, and this will require a big effort from you. But nothing will ever change unless you take action, and you will be so proud after your hard work, you just won’t believe how amazing your life has become. 

GET YOURSELF OUT OF THIS VISCOUS CIRCLE AND GIVE UP NEGATIVE THINKING

My dear James,

I'm truly happy that you have decided to discover what I want to reveal to you today. Yes, it’s already the month of February 2019 and I just can’t believe how fast time goes by! I contacted you because I have this feeling, James, that you have some negative energies surrounding you, that some of these negative patterns have been around you for years... and that this vicious cycle keeps you from enjoying all the opportunities that present themselves to you. 

James, it is time for you to finally get out of your comfort zone and make the necessary efforts to turn your life around because you are stuck right now my dear, and I have the EXACT solution you need. Yes James, I will give you the precise techniques that will finally free you emotionally and make you look at life through a new angle. 

As I’ve already mentioned to you in my previous email, the end of January was a very intense period for the Moon, it was a period of renewal, of a new cycle. James, your Lunar Return will be happening around the same period and throughout this month of February. This is the perfect period for you to act and if you wait any longer, you will miss your chance again, which is why I am here to make sure this does not happen again. You still have many problems to solve and I am here because you are about to have an awakening, I have exactly the key you need.

The Moon - the planet linked to your emotions - will be in the same position as the day you were born, that is October, 8th 1994, and this represents a new cycle and some positive changes for you my dear, so I absolutely need to reveal to you:

- The exact placement of every single astrological sign at the date of your Lunar Return, and how this will influence you throughout this month in various areas of your life- The position of each planet at the time of the Lunar Return, meaning the conjunctions with other planets and with the Moon, with a detailed explanation of the influence it will have on both your mental and physical state, so that you can know how and when to act perfectly when you start to break your vicious circle!

Let me tell you James, that I know how hard it is to get out of a negative cycle... You probably have changes you want to make in this new 2019 year, and you might feel like you have failed because it has already started, or you might feel like there is too much to change and don’t know where to start! James, let me tell you that this is all, and only, in your imagination... 

I am here today to show you HOW to break the vicious circle. In this reading I will reveal to you exactly what you need, which is:

- How to take control of your emotions. This is very hard but you will never be able to think clearly and make the right decisions if you don’t learn to manage your emotions James, and I will tell you exactly how to master this skill.- Learning to ISOLATE each problem. The only way to solve your problems is to take them ONE at a time. I will teach you how to separate, prioritize and deal with every obstacle that you have in your life. - PRE-VISUALIZATION: Your brain is like a muscle. You need to train it by visualizing your success, otherwise you will keep the bad habit of preparing for failure. This ends NOW and I will give you the different techniques for you to get the mind of a true winner. - Boosting your positive energy. Your energy is not always the same, it can be weak, strong, positive, negative... I will teach you exactly how to recharge your energy in order to have the maximum positive energy at all times. 

Many people are stuck in a cycle of negativity for a long time and feel like they will never get out, but that is exactly why they fail. I know that you have had this problem James, and this is why I want you to have this detailed guide that you will have with you forever, so that you can look at it whenever you feel some negative energies that keep you from achieving your goals and being fully happy. 

This will not be easy, and this will require a big effort from you. But nothing will ever change unless you take action, and you will be so proud after your hard work, you just won’t believe how amazing your life has become. 

To sum up everything, you need this guide NOW because we are at the absolute best period for your realization, your wake-up call, thanks to the Lunar Cycle. You will finally have every necessary information for the coming month and get rid of your problems, get out of your vicious circle and benefit from the opportunities of 2019! So, fill in the form below James, and discover the secrets and power of TRUE MENTAL STRENGTH!

GET YOUR LOVE LIFE TO ANOTHER LEVEL

My dear James,

I am so glad you've come. I am proud that you have taken the first step for you to finally get better. As your friend, I’m always asking myself how you are doing because you deserve to feel your very best, and this time I could just feel that something wasn’t right... I feel like something is troubling you in your emotional life, that you've had some worries regarding your present and future love life. I feel like you have some uncertainties and that is why - as your personal astrologer - I have decided to look at your astral sky for the following weeks, and THAT is when I started to understand James... that some important changes are going to happen to you very soon that I absolutely need to talk to you about.

My dear James, some powerful astrological events are going to be affecting you directly very soon, and let me tell you that I have the answer to your concern. If you let me help you, I will be able to give you a precise answer and some detailed personal guidance so that you can achieve the best results and finally find true peace in your life.

The way we will do this is very simple, precise and efficient:

- I will do an in-depth analysis of your natal chart for the next couple of weeks and look at the important planetary and astrological events that will be directly affecting your love life.- I will give you every important dates where your love life will be influenced by powerful transits.- I will explain to you in detail what these transits mean so that you can really prepare and take the proper action to benefit fully from each and every one of them.- I will give you a precise answer to your concern so that you can finally be at peace regarding this emotional issue of yours.- I will provide you with some useful tips tailored to your personality, your future and your needs so that you can achieve the best love live you’ve always wanted.

FIVE REASONS WHY GREAT COMPANIES HAVE HAPPY WORKERS

Five Reasons Why Great Companies Have Happy Workers

In order for a company to succeed it requires a workforce that is dedicated to the corporate vision. A workforce will innately be more effective and efficient when a company's leaders provide a positive environment and keep their workers happy.

Here are five reasons why successful companies—the kinds of enterprises people want to work for—have happy workers.

1. Practice Open Communication and Trust

Everyone has ideas. But the most successful firms understand that it's in their best interest to listen to what employees are saying. This goes for everyone in the organization, from front-line workers to C-level executives. In order for open communication to occur, every person must feel comfortable coming forward with a solution or idea. This open-door policy builds trust.

Successful companies foster a "trust triangle" based on three elements: relationships, decisions, and execution. All three are essential. If one is missing, trust won't come easily, or at all.

2. Create a Career Path

People strive for a better future, and a career is a big part of it. If you create an environment where each employee can envision their professional future with your company, those individuals will be encouraged to stay. Advanced education opportunities, internal training and mentorship, combined with a documented plan will assist in creating a career path for employees.

3. Offer Benefits that are Above and Beyond What's Expected

Perks - a potential employee is always going to want to know what you got! Unique benefits that cater to your employees will go further in hiring those A-players! Flexible work options, education allowances, bonus structures, expense allowances such as transit passes, and other perks will create HR buzz. Be creative with it!

4. Establish a Conflict Resolution Tool

Conflict is going to happen, even with a happy workforce. It's important to implement a conflict resolution tool and to train staff how to use. Encourage employees to resolve conflict among themselves before escalating to their manager. Remember: open communication equals a happy workforce.

5. Celebrate!

Work hard, play hard. It's important to celebrate success on a personal, team and corporate level. Rewarding your employees will give them recognition for their efforts, and the chance to have fun.

Of course, there are many ways to keep your employees happy but these are a handful to start implementing today.

"I'm a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn't have the heart to let him down." - Abraham Lincoln

WRITE BETTER REPORTS, FASTER

Write Better Reports, Faster

Reports, whether oral or written, are part of life for many busy professionals. But there is a surefire way to make them work better for your audience while saving everyone valuable time. Graphics.

Why? Because graphics condense text, clarify relationships, and highlight patterns. They allow you to easily show your data to the reader in a clear and concise way.

What's more, creating graphics can save you time in preparing your report because they can efficiently replace substantial amounts of text.

Graphics Condense Text

Graphics are useful for reducing complex text into a picture. Visuals such as this are far easier for the reader to follow than a narrative explanation.

For example, this diagram of an accident scene makes it very easy for anyone to understand the facts of the incident very quickly.

Graphics Clarify Relationships

A table of data can be useful for presenting information that needs to be displayed factually. But converting the data into a graphic, such as this bar chart, makes the relationships between the data very clear.

Graphics Highlight Patterns

Sometimes, data produce patterns that can be more dramatically displayed in a graphic. The line chart below, showing trends in worldwide population, is a good example of this.

TIPS For ENTREPRENEURS STARTING A BUSINESS

There's No Such Thing as a Bad Idea

Tips for Entrepreneurs Starting a Business

"Any idea can be a great idea if you think differently, dream big, and commit to seeing it realized."

-Richard Branson, CEO and Founder, Virgin Group

You have a great idea and you want to turn it into a viable product or business. What do you do? Here are some tips from one of the world's most successful entrepreneurs, Richard Branson, from a guest column he wrote for Entrepreneur magazine.

Step 1. Take It to the Hammock

Don't be in a rush to start building a spreadsheet of projections and ordering inventory. Start out by relaxing in a comfortable place. Branson prefers using a hammock at his home on Necker Island. This is where he can relax, settle in, and envision the development of his idea.

There are two things Branson believes are crucial to the success of a new venture: frustration and enthusiasm. His first business was selling records in the late 1960s, selling them for less than the major retail outlets. He was successful because he combined his passion for music with his aggravation at prices the big stores were charging customers for it.

But the key is to love what you do. "Are you enthusiastic about how this business will make a difference in people's lives?" Branson asks. If you are, he goes on to say, you're more likely to persevere in the face of struggles you will inevitably encounter.

A mind map is a very effective way to brainstorm new ideas.

Step 2. Give It the Mom Test

Sometimes the people closest to you can be your best intitial sounding board. Tell them about your project and if they don't get it, other people might not either.

Branson says "Ask your mother for her honest thoughts on your plans. If she glazes over when you describe the new venture, return to your hammock and start over. If she gets excited, you could be onto a winner."

Step 3. Take a Risk

This is the part where most people hesitate, because it's risky. It's easier to hold back and wait for the perfect time to move forward. But this is a mistake, Branson says. "Successful entrepreneurs don't wait for the perfect moment—they create it."

Step 4. Test it Out

It's said that entrepreneurs are willing to take risks. This is true, but successful entrepreneurs are the ones who mitigate the risks they take. This means developing, testing, and and getting market feedback on your product or service, then refining and improving upon it, as you move forward.

Branson's advice: "Develop some samples of what you intend to sell, and when you're happy with your product or service, begin the best and cheapest form of market research you can—ask your friends, family members, neighbors, and social media followers to try it out."

Don't get down about adverse feedback. This is a process, and you need to be prepared to be flexible, willing to make adjustments to your product or your plan. (Without saying so, Branson is applying the lean startup philosophy of the MVP—minimum viable product.)

Step 5. The Ultimate Test

Once the product or service has been tested and refined to your satisfaction, it's time for the final test: Will it sell?

Once you've made those changes, try selling small batches of your product or offer initial introductions to the service wherever you can -- online, door to door, at street fairs, and so on. Continue asking for feedback, and keep in touch with those customers. Make sure you get the branding right: Does it stand out? Do your brand values attract eager customers? Will they also attract talented employees?

When this happens, you'll encounter new, practical problems. Such as how to distribute your product, how to manage cash flow, and whether to raise capital from investors.

THREE LEAN PRINCIPLES YOU CAN APPLY TODAY

Three Lean Principles You Can Apply Today

Transitioning into a lean operation can seem like a monumental task. You want to be more efficient, you want to improve quality and consistency of output, and to cut down on waste. The problem is, there's so much to do it's a daunting undertaking.

Here's a tip. Start with these three things today and you'll be on your way to a leaner operation with a very healthy mindset.

1. You Don't Have to Fix Everything Today

The first thing to do is relax. You don't need to do everything all at once. Think of the Pareto principle, sometimes referred to as the 80/20 rule.

About 80 percent of the changes you want to make can be achieved with 20 percent of the effort needed for the entire process. Focus on the easiest, most obvious areas first. The things that will have the most impact. You can work on those higher-level problems later.

2. Focus on Organization and Efficiency

For most small-to-medium sized enterprises, there is plenty of room to improve in these two critical areas. Here are a three things to focus on today:

The customer. How can you better serve your customers' needs? Think of ways to give them better value for their money. How can you provide your product or service to them better, faster, or cheaper?Understand how work gets done. Do you know the steps in the process? Documenting these can help you discover inefficiencies. Use a SmartDraw flowchart to do this quickly.Organize work/production areas. Does your work area promote efficiency? Are items placed in convenient and logical places? Is there inventory or equipment that is unused or obsolete? Find ways to eliminate waste—things that waste space, time, money, or effort. Use a 5S diagram to get started.

3. Develop a "Continuous Improvement" Mindset

It's important to remember that lean isn't just a "fix-it" solution. It's a business lifestyle change. It's the equivalent of making sure your business eats and healthy diet and exercises every day.

For many businesses, lean works well at the outset, but then fails because leadership reverts to traditional business practices.

A lean leader must develop a healthy, continuous improvement "lifestyle" and promote it throughout the organization on a consistent, sustained basis. This means empowering people at all levels to find improvement—then recognizing and rewarding their efforts. It is critical for management to buy into this concept upfront and understand that it is crucial to stick with it.

HOW TO DEAL WITH CHANGE AND TURNOVER

How to Deal with Change and Turnover

You just got the news no one wants to hear. Shari is leaving. The one person the organization can't function without. This is an absolute nightmare. What do you do now?

Hopefully, it's not too late and Shari—or whoever your key person (or people) may be—hasn't left. That means you have time. But this needs to be a priority. If or when Shari does leave, the transition will be much less painful with a bit of preparation today.

Three Steps to Take Today to Avert Disaster Tomorrow

Your best insurance policy for the loss of key employees is to document their jobs as thoroughly as possible. This can be done in three steps.

Make a list of the regular tasks that each employee does. A flowchart diagram is the most effective and efficient way to do this.For each regular task, carefully document the steps that must be performed. A flowchart is ideal for showing the different steps that occur as the result of an action or decision. Anyone can easily follow the steps as they occur in an orderly, logical progression.Make the information easily accessible to other employees. This makes it much easier to train people in backup roles or to onboard new hires.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT GRAPHIC FOR YOUR REPORT

Choosing the Right Graphic for your Report

Whether you're writing a business report, technical paper, or making a presentation, using diagrams or graphics can help clarify your message.

But which graphic is best for the information at hand?

Here is a list of some diagram types you may want to use in various situations to enhance your presentation or report.

Bar Graph

Use a bar graph to compare sets of data against one another, or show changes in data over time. Bar graphs can be vertical (as shown here), horizontal, or stacked. Problems can arise if proportions and spacing are inconsistent, although SmartDraw eliminates this problem by doing the formatting for you.

Line Graph

A line graph is useful for showing trends over time. It's best for illustrating dramatic changes. Make sure the scale is appropriate and don't clutter the chart with too much information.

Pie Chart

A pie chart displays the distribution of several items in one data category. The main thing to remember when using a pie chart is that the sum of the data must equal 100 percent. Pie charts work best when there are no more than five "slices," or data points, and the amounts vary enough to make the diagram visually compelling. In this example, the five data points range from 1 to 48 percent, so the differences are illustrated quite effectively.

Flowchart

To show the sequence of steps in a process or the effects of decisions, use a flowchart. Flow the information from left to right or top down, and keep the diagram clean and simple. It should be easy for anyone to follow and understand with no explanation.

Mind Map

Instead of categorized lists of bullet-point information, a mind map provides a visual structure that makes the information easier to find and comprehend.

Mind maps created in SmartDraw are also a very useful tool for a presentation, because hyperlinks to web pages or documents can be inserted in any box, making the linked information easy to access with just a click.

Gantt Chart

For projects, a Gantt chart is a good way to show a quick summary of tasks, assignments, timelines, and to report progress. For larger projects, a Gantt chart may have too much detail for a report or presentation. In that event, it may be preferable to just show a timeline.

Timeline

A timeline is a straightforward graphic that shows events as they occur, or or scheduled to occur. Major milestones or deadlines serve as markers on a scaled timeline, which typically runs horizontally along the bottom of the graphic.

Map

A map is an excellent way to show geographically based information. They might include sales territories, airline routes, or numerical data defined by geography, as shown in the map below. It's important to make sure colors are easy to differentiate and labels or legends are clear. Don't try and pack too much detail into a map, as it may confuse the reader or audience.

STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR BOTTOM LINE RESULTS

Strategic Planning for Bottom Line Results

Can a strategic plan truly yield bottom-line results? Or is it just a waste of time?

The answer to both questions can be yes. It's critical to plan for success. More importantly, there are steps to follow to make it happen.

Most businesses don't do any strategic planning. And, of the ones who do, most treat it as nothing more than an academic exercise. This is unfortunate. With some effort and a willingness to make hard decisions, it's possible to create more than just strategy.

It's possible to realize bottom-line results from a well-developed strategic plan that is then put into action and followed through.

Strategic Planning Can Be a Staggering Waste of Time—If You Let It

Strategic planning was a management phenomenon in the late 60s and early 70s. It was being hailed as "the fountainhead of all corporate progress." Everyone, it seemed, was doing it -- or in danger of being left in the dust by the competition.

Then something happened. CEOs began questioning the effectiveness of strategic planning. One anonymously referred to it as "a staggering waste of time." Another called it "basically a plaything of staff." And strategic planning began to fall out of vogue.

What changed? How did strategic planning-once the road to corporate nirvana—suddenly become a C-suite pariah?

This question was addressed by IBM CEO Louis Gerstner back in 1973. In an article published by McKinsey & Company, "Can strategic planning pay off?" Gerstner took aim. Not at the practice of strategic planning, but at those CEOs who were failing to grasp what it entails.

According to Gerstner, the CEOs didn't see any bottom-line impact. Therefore, they considered strategic planning to be merely an academic exercise that offered no tangible, real-world results. But Gerstner laid the blame on these executives themselves. What they called strategic planning was, in his view, little more than an extrapolation of short-term financial projections.

Here's what Gerstner had to say:

"Many strategic-planning programs begin with the extension of the annual operating budget into a five-year projection. Most companies, however, soon discover that five-year operational and financial forecasts, in and of themselves, are ineffective as strategic-planning tools for a fundamental reason: they are predicated on the implicit assumption of no significant change in environmental, economic, and competitive conditions."

He offered up some reasons for why so many efforts at strategic planning fail to produce financial results--and what can be done about it.

Do You Have the Guts to Develop a Successful Strategic Plan?

In Gerstner's view, companies stopped engaging in true strategic planning. CEOs stopped being involved and started delegating the task. Their charges merely added a layer to the company's five-year financial plan, wrote it up in a report, and called it "strategy."

But strategy requires much more than extrapolating a budget. It requires an open, honest examination of the toughest issues the organization faces. Tough questions have to be asked. Warts may need to be exposed. This can be difficult. It can be uncomfortable. It requires leadership and decision-making. It may require risk. That takes guts.

Gerstner's advice: "Make decisions—not plans."

Risk is Out There—Ignore at Your Own Peril

Are you giving attention to what your competitors are doing? What about other changes going on around you? Gerstner criticizes most companies as giving minimal attention to external risks.

Too many organizations fall into this trap. It's easy to think that internal decisions and actions fully account for the company's results. But this is a fallacy. Good strategic planners will spend a great deal of time, energy and focus on external forces.

For organizations that tend to focus internally, it may be advisable to bring in outside help. A third party can offer expertise and a fresh perspective as a non-stakeholder. But be forewarned: it's very likely that the information won't be benign. There will be threats to your business. Analysis will be needed and decisions will have to be made.

A final component of the external scan should be the development of contingency plans. Developing the right contingencies—ones that will actually work—will again require brutal assessment. You'll need to ask some tough "what if" questions.

This will probably come with one major objection: "How can we possibly know all of the potential contingencies?" The answer to this is to only develop one or two contingencies that could be disruptive in a major way. For example, a competitor is working on a new technology that could capture 15 percent of your market share next year. If that were to happen, what would you do?

Making a difficult decision like this immediately—rather than under the duress of an emergency situation later—could have a dramatic impact on your company's bottom line.

Real Strategic Planning Requires C-Level Involvement

Your company needs a strategy. But, as the CEO or other key executive, you can't delegate this downstream and expect to see bottom-line results. It won't happen, for one very simple reason. They can't make the hard decisions that are required to produce a viable strategic plan. It doesn't mean they aren't valuable for other tasks, such as gathering and organizing data. But this is an exercise that requires all of the top company brass to get involved, roll up their sleeves, ask the tough questions, and make informed decisions.

The Secret to Making a Strategic Plan Produce Bottom-Line Results

All of the other pieces discussed in this article are important. They need to be implemented for any organization to have a viable strategic plan.

But one element is absolutely essential. Without it, any plan is doomed to fail. Yet oddly enough, it may be the most overlooked piece of the strategic planning puzzle.

What is this secret element?

The secret is this: You must convert the plan into action. After all, if you don't execute a plan, what's the point of even creating it in the first place? Amazing as it may seem, it rarely happens. And when it does, incredible companies are built.

Think of some of the great business leaders of the past few decades: Welch, Iacocca, Walton, Gates, and Jobs, to name a few. They led their companies first by developing great plans that required making tough decisions. But they didn't stop there. They put those plans into action and followed through. Each of them took calculated risks, accepted mistakes, adjusted his plan, and persevered in pursuit of it.

DEVELOP YOUR 6TH SENSE AND BECOME THE MASTER IF YOUR LIFE

My dear James,

I am very excited for you to join me here today. This reading is a very special one for me and I hold it very close to my heart... As you know, psychic abilities are my field of expertise. This is why I feel very passionate about creating and sharing this reading with you. My dear, the strong connection we have, and the fact that I can always feel if something is not quite right with you is due to my very strong intuition and advanced 6th sense. Thanks to these, I can tell right away what the right decisions to take in my life are, I also know in advance if something is going to happen to me, or to the people I am close to (such as you), and I can overall live a much happier life because I know how to read myself and the world around me.

If I’ve decided to contacted you about this now it is because you are ready, James. You are ready to develop and master your intuition, take control of your fate and get all the answers about your future. You have waited long enough. For every single choice you have to make in life - whether it be regarding your friends, your family, your job, or even something as simple as choosing what to eat or when to sleep – the truth is, the best answer is inside of YOU. I know what you think: most times you have several answers in your head, or people will tell you things that will make you doubt and consider different options. Well let me tell you James, that there is only ONE thing that will tell you what you really need to do, and that is your intuition. 

Wouldn’t you also like to feel it in advance when something big is about to happen in your life? Or when someone you love is going to be needing some help soon? Well that is exactly what I can do my dear, and that is what I am going to help you flourish, your 6th sense. This is not a quick and easy process, but it will bring you TREMENDOUS benefits for life. Also, never forget that’s why I am here, to help you every step of the way to make the process as pleasant and simple as possible.

I have spent a lot of time thinking of the perfect reading for you to turn your life around and James, let me tell you that I finally got it! Once I will receive your order, here is exactly what I will work on and give you:

• You will first need to understand what intuition really is if you ever want to use it properly. It is an essential key to your happiness and it will serve you for literally every single decision you will have to make in life. I will, of course, help you on this because there is no way you will be able to achieve it without a full comprehension of its role and meaning.

• James, it is EQUALLY important for you not to mix up your intuition and your instinct. These are two clearly distinct things and I am going to show you how, if you cultivate them properly, they will both bring you enormous, unparalleled benefits.

• You know, James, as long as you do not build up a solid self-confidence, it will be hard for you to succeed and be happy. You must trust yourself, your ideas and your desires. Having too many doubts will stop you from doing the right things. You have a huge potential my dearand I will teach you how to love, trust, and listen to yourself.

• The way we will build your confidence to be powerful and solid is through a series of special exercises and techniques that I have crafted and created throughout the years that still help me in every area of my life to this day. If you practice these carefully and consistently you will bloom like the gorgeous soul you deserve to believe in, James.

• I know it’s hard to get rid of your self-doubts. You have them because of your past experiences, because of some of your failures, insecurities or even some things you have seen in your life that you don’t want to see happening to you. My dear, I will teach you precisely how, in truth, these are all in your head and how to rewire your brain to only attract positivity and success. 

• Once you will have gained confidence and worked on your intuition, you will be able to develop your 6th sense. This psychic ability is one that combines intuition and energy, and once you will have it you will be able to predict some things that will help you build you future and understand the world around you.

• James, I know that you probably believe that developing your 6th sense is something that will be very difficult, if even possible. Let me tell you that this is absolutely not true, especially since I know you. With my precise techniques you will know – step-by-step – how to practice and develop a beautiful 6th sense in no time.

Oh, how impatient I am to give you all the keys... A very, very small portion of people truly know how to sense what the future holds for them, using their intuition and 6th sense, but you can James! My abilities have told me that you have the full potential to make these things happen and, my dear, let me tell you that you are going to be SHOCKED at how your life will change when you will have learned how to master these tools. Obviously, these take time, patience and practice. James, none of these beautiful, gorgeous life changes will occur unless you decide to take action and put the work and effort into it. But you will be so incredibly happy once you will have succeeded, even more than if you had not worked for it, because nothing in this world that is truly worth it comes easy

WHY KANBAN BOARDS WILL SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE

Why Kanban Boards Will Simplify Your Life

If you're a non-traditional project management professional, here are four reasons why you should use Kanban boards.

1. Kanban Boards Keep Project Tasks Organized in a Simple Manner

You may have tried using Gantt charts and other project charts in the past to keep your project tasks organized. You may have found that Gantt charts are for projects with layers of complexity that yours may not have. Most people approach projects by dividing their work into three basic areas:

what I am working onwhat I've completedwhat I have yet to start

Kanban boards do exactly that. You don't waste time setting project milestones or creating and adjusting task dependencies—even if there are some. All you need is a high-level view of task status.

2. Kanban Boards are Easy to Understand

One of the best reasons to use Kanban boards for task management is that anyone can glance at the Kanban board and quickly understand where everything stands. Other project charts, in my opinion, can be overwhelming to read. Often, I have no idea what I'm looking at. Kanban boards quickly and easily communicate the current status of tasks—without information overload.

3. Kanban Boards Focus on Current Status

Okay, so I ended the last paragraph with a buzz kill by already stating this. But it garners a little more depth than mere assertion. For non-traditional project managers like me, this is important. Why? Because I'm a bottom-line type of guy.

I already understand that projects and tasks have team member responsibilities, dependencies, milestones, and a whole array of layers that are essentially rolled up in the Kanban board. But ultimately, all I want to know is: where does this project (or task) currently stand?

Here's an example. During a meeting, I often need to communicate the details of a project or specific task. I find that a simple Kanban board works much more easily than a Gantt chart. The Kanban board allows a simple walk-through without a lot of distracting details. Any details can be delivered orally—if they require discussion at all. This brings me to the final reason why you should use Kanban boards.

4. Kanban Boards Eliminate Long Meeting Discussions

Meetings can be a huge time suck—for you, for those you manage, and for those who manage you. Robust discussions can many times be very helpful for brainstorming ideas and other strategic purposes. But project status meeting discussions can very easily become long and laborious. Kanban boards are perfect for hitting the high level points of projects and task status. A non-traditional project manager like me can cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time keeping people up-to-date. If a specific detailed discussion is needed on any point, we can wrap it up and quickly move on down the line to the other cards on my Kanban board

HOW TO GIVE A TED TALK

How to Give a TED Talk

Chances are that you've seen TED talks—if not in person, then on YouTube or via other web channels. TED talks have become phenomenally popular.

Why? Is it because they are are always incredibly interesting topics? Or because the speakers are world-class entertainers?

Perhaps. But as Paul Harvey might have said, there is a "rest of the story."

Why TED talks are amazingly great and what you can learn from them for your presentation

There is one common thread that runs throughout great TED talks. And it makes the talk compelling to almost anyone, regardless of the subject matter. Ready? Here it is:

The presenter finds a way to make a personal, emotional connection with each member of the audience. There are five simple ways to do this and the great thing is, anyone can use them.

1. Create a Story

You'll notice that virtually every TED talk is a story. Why? Because people love stories. It's why reading books, watching TV, and going to the theater are such popular pastimes.

Steve Jobs, one of the greatest speechmakers of all time, used storytelling. He never tried to sell anyone an iPad in a presentation. He created a story that would connect with each person—not about his device, but how his device would change their lives in a wonderful way.

2. Use Humor with Care

Everyone loves to laugh and everyone loves people who can make them laugh. Find ways to lighten the mood and you'll win them over.

But be judicious about your humor. This is a presentation, not a comedy club routine. Keep it simple and be careful not to offend. A simple rule-of-thumb is that it's okay to joke about yourself or your topic, but never make fun at the expense of someone else.

3. Don't Say Too Much

Keep your talk brief. The brain gets tired after about ten minutes and your audience will suffer fatigue at this point. If you have a 30-minute allotment, break it into three segments. Show a video, do a demonstration, or even have a guest segment with someone else. If your topic is suited for a Q&A session, this is a great way to end a presentation.

4. Have a "WOW" Moment

Bill Gates gave a TED talk in 2009 about mosquitoes, malaria, and education. During the middle of his speech, as he told the audience about mosquitoes spreading malaria, he opened a jar—and released a swarm of mosquitoes into the auditorium. "There's no reason only poor people should have the experience," he said to a room full of laughter (as he assured them that these particular insects were malaria-free).

You probably won't need that dramatic a "wow" moment, but there should be one point, one picture, or one slide that you can use to drive home your point. Make sure to give it the "wow" factor.

5. Use Great Visuals for Impact

What makes for great visuals in a presentation? There are several possibilities.

Perhaps a photo. If you're talking about a famous person or a special place, a photo can create a wonderful image that connects your message for the audience. Think about those fund-raising commercials with pictures of children or animals. Visuals connect people with their emotions in a powerful way.

Charts or graphs can show data in a highly effective manner, as well. The key here is to keep the data simple—too many facts will become a confusing jumble of information.

Finally—never, ever, use text-based slides and for goodness sake, no bullet-point lists. Your visuals should add impact to your presentation—not a narrative for the audience to try and follow along as you read

PLANNING IS ONLY HALF THE BATTLE

Planning is Only Half the Battle

You've planned your day. The schedule is set. You're ready to do this, right?

Not yet, according to Craig Jarrow, author of the blog, Time Management Ninja. You also need to prepare.

"Planning is good... knowing what you need to do is a great first step," Jarrow says. "Preparation is even better... it readies you to actually do your work."

Think of planning as the first phase and preparation the second. Here are five tips to help you with preparation:

1. Advanced Prep

Do as much work beforehand as possible. Collect any related materials several days beforehand. Review data or practice the activity. Getting everything together early allows more time to remedy any unforeseen issues.

2. The Day Before

Preparing some things the night before allows you time to get everything organized and take care of any missing pieces. Waiting until the "day of" can lead to a last-minute scramble and forgotten items.

3. Make Time to Prepare

Don't allow yourself to believe you don't have time to prepare. Good preparation saves time by reducing errors and helping to prevent the need to re-do tasks. It can also shorten tasks. For example, a well-prepared meeting takes less time to conduct.

4. Increased Confidence Means Less Stress

Being prepared means being confident. That means less for you to worry about, which reduces stress.

5. Make Preparation a Habit

Practice preparation as part of your lifestyle, rather than just on special occasions. You'll reap the benefits every day

STEPS TO FINANCIAL SUCCESS

1.Be accountable and responsible

2. Plot your course

3. Understand your income

4. Open a check account

5. Start saving and investing

6. Create a budget

7. Borrow smart

8. Manage credit card wisely.

9. Review and understand report.

10. Protect self from identity theft

11. Understand tax liability

12. Know when to ask for help

James, hurry, Mercury’s energy will turn your professional life around!

ASTRO

My dear James,

I am so excited that you have come to this page because it would not be right for you to miss these opportunities in your career that are coming your way. Your professional life will be directly affected my dear James, by a very powerful and strong astronomical event.

And I am very happy and very excited to tell you that the impact will be so intense on your work life that it will have real consequences and opportunities in your career. Firstly, I want to tell you what will happen in a scientific, astronomical direction. You know I like to explain everything, you know that I like you to understand exactly what is on the way.

There is nothing magical, everything has a reason and I want to show you why you and your work life will be impacted by the movement of a planet that you can see in the sky. 

AT THE END OF FEBRUARY, MERCURY WILL BE AT ITS GREATEST ELONGATION POSITION. AND THIS WILL HAVE A POWERFUL, DIRECT IMPACT ON YOUR PROFESSIONAL LIFE, JAMES, COMPARED TO YOUR ASTRAL CONFIGURATION. BUT THE PERIOD WILL BE VERY SHORT, SO YOU NEED TO KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO SO YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR CAREER.

First, I need to give you some information… some astronomical information.

Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun in the solar system. So that's one of the reasons why Mercury is especially charged in an extremely intense way with so much powerful energy. You know I often tell you about energy, everything is often a question of energy. We are fully made of energy, everything is energy. Water is energy, our bodies are energy. We are directly affected each time by something that is full of energy which can have a special influence on us... and this will be the case for you and your work life. So, to make it simple, at the end of February, during a very short period of time there will be a moment where the planet Mercury will be at its furthest distance from the Sun and its closest distance to the Earth. And this means the planet will share powerful actions with some of us on Earth with its energy influence and you will be one of the most influenced by that! And this is so concrete because usually Mercury cannot be seen by our eyes because it is so close… the closest to the Sun… so close that it is hidden by the luminosity of the Sun. But at the end of February you will be able to see Mercury with your eyes at a precise moment in the day. This moment will be in the morning before sunrise on the precise day that I will give you because it will be at its furthest distance from the Sun. And this will mean a special configuration with the Earth.

To go in more of an astronomical direction, I can even tell you that the angle that Mercury will have by the Sun will be between 18° - 28°, which is the maximum possible for this planet. So, you can understand, and I will say it in another way, Mercury is extremely influenced by the Sun because it is closest and that means Mercury will be full of energy during the few days at its greatest separation from the Sun. This is what we call in astrology and astronomy the greatest elongation and you will be affected by it at the end of February. So, all the action and the opportunities that will occur for you in your professional life have a special reason, which is not because of NASA, but there is a special reason that we know because of astronomy and astrology. And I want you to take into consideration how powerful Mercury is scientifically to some of us on Earth at specific timings. And this is the truth since the time of our ancestors. Actually, Mercury was observed the first time during the Babylonian times because of its brightness. It is in fact one of the brightest planets in the whole of the Universe. Egyptians, Greeks, Sumerians… they all discovered this planet and had great, important influences on the understanding this planet as they learned what influence the planet has on us. Greek people in the ancient times even believed it to be Hermes, who is the messenger of the God Zeus. So, you can see how much this planet has a great influence on us and there is a reason for that. The reason is because this planet is completely full of intensified pressures and energies.

Once again, keep in mind that this planet is closest to the Sun, to be specific it is only 58,000,000 km away, which is very close. Also, you need to consider that this planet moves around the Sun in just 88 days and this is extremely fast. This makes Mercury the fastest planet to move around the Sun compared to all of the other planets around the Sun. So, when you can consider that this planet is extremely close to the Sun, the closest in the Universe, and when you consider how fast this planet moves around the Sun, 88 days, then you can understand why this planet is so full of charge of the energies from the Sun that directly come in contact with the planet. And during this Greatest Elongation that will occur in the days coming, this energy will reach some of us and you, James, will be one of the people that is the most impacted. This energy from Mercury will influence you and your professional life in an extremely powerful way that is going to bring big changes to your career. But I want to be much more precise about that because already I have given you astronomical information. But I really want you to know and consider just how much this planet is going to impact you on this day… on February 27th. On this day the maximum angulation will be at 18.59° putting it at its Greatest Elongation. The impact will mean that the days approaching, the days after this date, there will be some very exciting career opportunities which I am going to talk to you about now. So yes, you and your career are definitely going to be directly impacted and I am sure about that because I have double checked your Natal Configuration. But I also feel it… which is why I knew I had to check your Natal and Astral information… because I was able to feel what is about to happen to your work life during this transit. Consequently, the things that will occur in your life are the things I began to talk to you about in my email.

So, I want to summarize them for you to be sure that they all make sense and you can understand each of the 6 things that I have discovered are going to happen in your future during Mercury's elongation:

• You will find professional inspiration and a new idea you have been searching for since a long time, but you haven't been able to figure out exactly what yet, will occur to you and will feel like an illumination. It will mean you have a new career project in your life.

• You are going to meet someone very important that will play a big role in your professional life. This meeting will have an influence in terms of your business life, your financial circumstances and thus your overall happiness.

• I can see a change in the communication with the people around you in the workplace. Obviously, I see that you have had some kind of blockage in terms of communication with some people around you. But this is going to change, and you will be able to share your ideas with these people. You can share the things you need them to understand and feel. This change in communication will help you provide an important message to these people and they will be able to receive and understand your important message.

• I am definitely seeing a professional deal that was blocked from happening in the past and that this deal is now going to have a positive conclusion in the coming days. It will be a deal that will be able to be completed and it will have a negotiation that will end well.

• I see a change in your location. Indeed, in the future you will move places and travel and this will have a huge impact on your career, it will boost it like never before!

• Finally, you will see some amazing consequences on these changes because Mercury’s influence in the following weeks and months will increase your adaptability skills and you will feel satisfied and comfortable very quickly with the new changes in your work and professional life.

So, James, I have all of the exciting news I have told you about so far, but I also have some other things I need to tell you about and warn you about. Because my job is to warn you about something when I need to! The reason I have to warn you right now, James, is because Mercury is also known as a passive planet. That doesn't mean that this planet doesn't have a great impact on our life, it has a HUGE impact on our life because of the energy it shares with the Sun. This planet is known as a planet that is passive in terms of action. So basically, what I want to tell you is very simple. To make things happen you will need to go into action mode.

YOU WILL HAVE TO ACT, JAMES, AND ACT SMARTLY IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. THIS IS AN ACTIVE, PASSIVE PLANET… SO IF YOU JUST WAIT FOR THINGS TO HAPPEN THEN NOTHING WILL HAPPEN. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WILL HAPPEN! YOU WILL DEFINITELY HAVE TO TAKE THINGS BY THE HAND, SO YOU CAN SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT I TOLD YOU ABOUT THAT ARE WAITING FOR YOU!

You will have to do things at the right time and in the right places and I am always there to help you with that, James, as you already know. I am there to provide you with this information to help you take the right action and seize these opportunities. We have to do it together because you cannot miss all of these great things that are on their way for you during this special event where Mercury will be at its Greatest Elongation.

This is a rare event and I will work with you… I will work to provide you with the right information so that you can take action and improve your career for good! But just keep one thing in mind, James, no matter how much information I can provide you with, no matter how precise this information will be, nothing will change if you don't take action. You are the only one who can act for yourself so I am there to help you and guide you to give you all of the details, and the precise things you need to know where, what, when and how to be somewhere, but you have to be the one that makes the right decision to make sure this happens and to make sure you use the information I am going to provide to you so as to act. And if you go in this direction I can guarantee to you that the positive career events I have seen that are going to happen to you and that they are definitely going to take place because they are on their way. I see you having these opportunities and achieve the career of your dreams!

Now for the best news, I want to tell you as well that the energy you will get from Mercury on this day will be felt in an extreme and strong way, and it will help you look inside yourself in a very intense way. You will feel it in your intellectual mind and you will be in a very strong mental position during this period which is why I want to guide you in this direction. I want to guide you on how to use this inner power that is inside of you, James. So, you can use this powerful moment that is going to give you a mental power that will help you do everything that is best for your professional journey. So, what I am proposing to you, James, is very simple, and that is not to miss out on any more seconds, any more minutes because this event is getting closer and closer with every minute that you are losing by not taking action. And we need to get you prepared for this event, we need to have all the right information about everything that is going to happen for you so that you know what to do on this day. I have a lot of work to do to help you with this and it will be a big study that is going to have a lot… and I mean a lot… of information. This is so you have all of the advice you need to be aware of because the first thing I discovered was different feelings and sensations that you are going to experience over the next days and I know because I have looked already at your astral sky. But now I want to look at it much more deeply to give you everything you need to know about what to do with this transit in your professional life. I want to do this because I do not want you to miss anything that is on its way for you, you deserve to have the career that makes you feel complete and that is what you are going to get!

So, James, what I want to do exactly is very simple… I want to guide you and give you all the correct career advice, so you can save the information and use it to help you during this moment. The opportunity that will see you move, like a relocation or a trip that will have an impact on your future. The opportunity I have seen that will help you solve a meet someone beneficial professionally and the opportunity to make a deal with people using a negotiation. This deal may have been blocked from happening before, but now you will get the opportunity to conclude this deal in a positive way. The opportunity to get rid of communication troubles and get past a misunderstanding that you have had with some people either now or in your past, which will mean they will finally be able to understand a message that you want them to understand. And the opportunity for your special meeting that you will have with someone, a special person that will come into your life and that will have an important impact on your life. The opportunity to help you have this new idea and this new concept that I have seen will come to your mind very soon because you will be put in a special position.

But this is not all that I want to provide for you, I want to provide to you a full deep vision of how you appear to other people in the professional and business world, and what are your intellectual and emotional qualities that will be heightened during this period and help you. I want to give you a full reading that will reveal everything about your soul and your inner self, so you can understand exactly who you are in your mind intellectually. This reading will give you a lot of precise information, so you can know your identity much more deeply to make the best career choices. It is very important to seize this powerful energy moment from Mercury that is directly going to affect you, so you can understand your mind during the days coming. Because the energy is going to affect your intellect in a very strong way, so you will be able to communicate perfectly so you can have these opportunities. So, I really want to give you the right directions for these 6 important opportunities that you are about to be presented with that I have seen will happen if you do everything right and you do what you have to do. Because like I said, your mental capacity will be increased during this Greatest Elongation of Mercury, so you need to take advantage of this moment and know as much about yourself as possible. Remember that this period is a very short one, so you cannot wait a moment longer because I really don't want you to miss anything.