Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS shoes, tells stories about the simple act of giving 3 boys their own shoes changes their lives forever.  Each boy had to wait home until it was his turn to wear the shoes to school because the teacher did not allow barefoot boys in school.  With the simple gift of shoes, each boy was invited to attend school every day.  Education that many school children in the States dread was a Gift to these 3 brothers in a rural village in Argentina.

I'd like to give you a gift today -- one that will help you be a giver too.  It's the gift of sharing your encouragement through a heartfelt card ... think of someone who deserves to hear from you.  Click here to send your FREE card.
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Life is like a Marathon...
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Grip IT ... 03/08/2011
 

Life is a basketball game.    You cannot go through it without other people.    The time gradually runs out, so take as many chances as you can and take advantage of the precious minutes.    Do not rush or wish away the time.     Sometimes you hit the right spot, and sometimes you don’t.    Not every shot or every day is the best. A coach is someone you look up to in life.  

There is always someone to guide you and teach you new things. Always try your best. Work with others and share the ball. Share your glory, share your generosity, share your wisdom, share your humor, share. But also be greedy sometimes.   

Take shots; don’t constantly pass. Alone time and individuality is essential and vital. Use the losses, the air balls, the complete misses, and failures as ways to learn and be better next time. Bond. Take time to stop and simply reflect. Love, travel, laugh, study, learn, think. Compliment someone.   

Wear a uniform. Literally? No. But have your own number that stands out in the crowd. Be yourself. Have your own personality and build an identity. Face it, you can’t have someone else’s title or jersey number, so cherish your own.

Grip the basketball firmly, and do the same with your life. Make sure you know what you want and how to ask for it. Jump high for the ball, jump and go over the top. Assist. Make passes, and help other people in life. Give more than you receive. Do at least one active un-bargaining service or duty each week.

If others don’t recognize your deeds or humane actions, keep doing them anyway. Continue giving without receiving. Watching others’ glory can be hard, but the best thing to do is just cheer for them. Treat them how you would want to be treated; support. As the time diminishes, kick the switch up a notch, give in the fuel, and go for your dreams and goals before you regret anything.







By: Paris Anne Rosenthal,  age 13

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Are the things you're using disruptive... in a good way?
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Is November just about Turkey & Gravy, Football & Beer, or hurrying to Christmas?  What happened to Thanksgiving?  That tiny little Holiday seems to get lost in the shuffle.  How 'bout starting a New Tradition of sending out your Holiday Cards to let those in your life know you're Thankful for them?  It sure beats all the complaining about "all you hafta do" in December.

And if you want a creative system for sending them out, with your own photos, in your hand-writing, with one click of your mouse, then give me a call.  I can show you how you could send 'em out for FREE....and get paid showing others how to do this too.
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2 Super Hero's tackle the tough issue of summer's end, with the holidays fast approaching!
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Laughter! 08/23/2010
 
Bob Newhart helps me with a $5 Therapy Session...the best deal of the day!
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Most people are busy these days.  Many are stressed with too much month at the end of the money.  But some have found a way to get an extra pay check for things that they're already doing for FREE. 

Most people do Network Marketing everyday, but they just haven't signed-up to collect their check.  You might be wondering (and disagreeing) about that statement.  Network Marketing is just 2 things:  recommending and promoting those things you like.  When you complete the company's registration form, then you get to collect a bonus check if others like it too.  You're already recommending and promoting your favorite movies, sports teams, tv shows, brand of beer, etc. 

If you ever buy greeting cards or gifts, OR if you know of anyone who ever buys greeting cards or gifts, then you could earn a bonus check each time, just for recommending and promoting.

Let me know...I'd love to show you how to collect 5 extra checks each month!
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I just found out that some people Celebrate their birthdays by sending cards to those who have made their lives special the past year!  Sending out cards to thank your friends & family for their specific influence in your life is a different way to Celebrate your Special day.  Start a New Tradition...and see where it leads you this year!!

There are 2 types of people...those who Celebrate the special people in their lives and attract more, and those who wonder why nothing good ever happens to them!
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Get Real... 06/08/2010
 
Post it, like it, tweet it. Whatever the message, these days it seems that the only way to market is short and speedy. But how do you know if your quick blurb landed in the spam folder or ever reached your friend?

One approach that has never gone out of style is the sophistication and personal touch of the thank you note. But for those needing a zippy new marketing trend, we’ll call it Appreciation Marketing: a tangible, thoughtful greeting card that arrives in a real mailbox, not a virtual one.

The thought of driving to the card store, sifting through the choices, finding the envelope , buying the stamps and getting the card written leaves most busy people thinking it’s just one more thing to add to the list, and one more thing to feel guilty about when they don’t follow through.

Taking that burden off yourself and having it done for you may seem like the type of service that only top level executives have access to. However, it’s available to anyone for a fraction of the cost of the standard greeting card shop purchase.

I saw the hidden power of thank you first hand when I challenged myself to send one unexpected greeting card each day to those I encountered. At the time, I had a thriving business in home staging and redesign. Like most people, I had often thought of sending a thank you, but would put it off until it seemed too late and embarrassing to do so. Making the effort to keep up my challenge began when I asked myself, “What is something I could appreciate about them?” and then pushed myself to follow through with the action.

As I began to send the cards, I was amazed at the reactions of the recipients. Many would telephone me to thank me for the thank you. I realized that many of us assume that people know we are thankful for what they do, but the recipients were thrilled to be acknowledged. Gratitude, whether it be for the reliable member of the car pool, or the committee member that always stepped up to take on a project, came back to me multiplied. It seemed the more I gave, the more I received.

I had stumbled upon Appreciation Marketing, and witnessed its power before I knew it had a name. It just seemed to me to be a nice thing to do. I knew that many were missing out on a great way to make a connection because they were not following through when prompted to say thanks. Then I found an opportunity and system to expand upon the idea of expressing gratitude through a company called Send Out Cards.

Send Out Cards began in 2004 and has been growing by leaps and bounds since then. The simple idea of a thank you or congratulatory greeting is made almost effortless with an easy to navigate website. From the boardroom or your kitchen table, with a few mouse clicks, you can choose a card, sign it and be assured it is mailed

Just like exercising a new muscle, getting in the habit of sending a card opens up a new flow of goodwill between you and your customers, colleagues, family and friends. The beauty of a service like Send Out Cards doesn’t stop with the ease of selecting a greeting and clicking send. As you build your database, you also build a record of cards you have sent, when they were sent and the occasion, so there is no second guessing.

Oscar Wilde said “The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” Simple acts of gratitude are long lasting in the minds of your clients. Let your words flow from a heart filled with gratitude. They will know, and remember.

No longer will those opportunities to send a kind word pass you by. Send Out Cards is the tool to help you reach out with more than a quick informal email or instant message. The surprising benefit is that it also makes you feel almost as good as the recipient. Don’t take my word for it, you can give it a try on me by visiting www.SendOutCards.com/krisporter.

And, if you need a fancy name for it just to feel like you are using the latest marketing techniques, remember, Appreciation Marketing, it never goes out of style.




Kristine Porter of KP-BusinessMomentum.com is a Senior Manager with Send Out Cards, an on-line greeting card service offering cards and gifts for all occasions.










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