Money Talks - How Your Listening Skills Bring You Wealth

by: Tania French


Yesterday I spent some time with a friend and kept my mouth shut. Well, not the whole time, but most of the time.

What kind of friend was this.

A person who’s expertise in health is one I admire and seek out whenever there’s an opportunity.

So, here was a chance to ask a lot of questions and Listen. It made me realize why I don’t like small talk. Never have. So, we didn’t talk about the news, barely mentioned the weather, and there definitely was no gossiping about others – just a joyful exchange of helpful information and laughs.

This friend is highly successful. He’s a great listener. Because of that, he connects on a deep level with those he’s listening to. The result of this careful attention is that his answers to questions are intuitive, lightning bolts of reason.

When you hang around people who haven’t accomplished much with their gifts, you notice that they like to talk – and have a hard time listening.

Makes you realize why they’re life is in a rut.

They’re not asking the right people the right questions, because they aren’t open to change. They can’t even concentrate on the predicament of their own life, let alone anyone elses.

It’s much easier to talk than it is to listen. Listening is an art. And it must be cultivated every time an opportunity presents itself.

One of the best exercises you can do is to pay close attention when some one is talking. In addition to learning what they have to say, you’ll develop strong powers of mental and physical concentration.

You can practice this anywhere, anytime. Even on the phone. That’s just what I did a couple of days back. When I talked to one of my mentors, a master teacher who knows what it takes to go from rags to mega-riches. He’s done it. Needless to say, he’s someone I listen to closely.

And when I do open my mouth I ask a lot of questions.

I know what it’s like to be at the receiving end of questions too. And, believe me, most questions only need short answers. Not much people ask requires a long detailed explanation. That’s saved for the serious students, the ones whose eagerness to learn spurs everyone else on too.

I am such a student. And you should be too. Because every person of greatness remains a student for life.

So if a life of wealth is your goal, read and listen to those you wish to emulate. Immerse yourself in the topic you want to succeed in. Listen closely and quietly.

And put all you learn into action immediately. Action is a critical part of listening. Implementing wisdom is hearing it all over again. That is the key to a prosperous, joyous life.

Copyright 2006 Tania French

Why Do People Talk Fusion? Because The Finer Things In Life Cost Money, Silly!

by: Kevin Browne



When people talk fusion sales happen.

Period.

After spending years on Madison Ave, and seeing (probably most especially) what does not work when it comes to selling, when you see a process that works, time after time, you tend to get very excited.

What if you woke up your business tomorrow and you said to yourself..."today, I am going to put all the pieces into order...the pieces that have been PROVEN TO WORK. Today is my day."

What would follow would be a very simple, but wonderfully follow-able series of you going after the right keywords, getting those keywords onto sites that get your content indexed within 4 business days and then using a sophisticated OPT-IN process on your very own web pages to direct those VERY hot prospects to a series of your affordable video emails.

Talk about a nice day.

This is how it is done, guys. There is very little mystery left when you just know how to play this online game.

There is no Wizard of Oz, and if you are paying anyone behind the curtain for anything like Guaranteed Traffic and link farming and "We'll Get You To #1 Rank At Google In 48 Hours." You must steer clear of these things right now...and you owe it to your business to create great video content and then send it out to your prospects.

When you do that, the Lexus and the house by the ocean get CLOSER.

Trust me.

There is a simplicity factor that goes almost blindly unnoticed with web marketing because everyone thinks there are mysterious factors at work here.

There are. But you need none of them.

Listening to people talk fusion will be music to your ears...and entirely on autopilot!

The Disadvantages of Borrowing Money From Loan Sharks

by Andrea Stiles Pullas


Many Hispanics that live in the United Status find it difficult to access credit from a bank. If you apply for a loan with a bank, it is possible that you will be rejected because:

1. You don't have a credit history yet in the U.S.

2. You have had financial hardship in the past and your credit has suffered

If you dream of owning a home, buying a car, or starting your own business, it will be difficult and expensive to accomplish these goals without establishing and maintaining sound credit. Because this takes time and good financial practice, many Hispanics find immediate help from a loan shark.

What is a loan shark?

When you look for money, you may hear from people you know: "I know this person who loans money and doesn't even ask for papeles". This person who "loans money" could be a friend of a friend, someone who is friend of the family, or even could be found in a store in your neighborhood. There are many disadvantages to using the services of a loan shark even though many claim to be legitimate moneylenders.

They charge weekly interest rates - What is the real cost of loans from a loan shark? The lender will give you a weekly interest rate instead of an annual one. Remember that bank loans and other financial institutions always use annual interest. Let's take a look at a typical case: The lender gives you $1,000 and you agree to pay 5% weekly interest on this amount. 5% each week translates to about 20% each month, and if you multiply this by 12 months in year, you have an annual interest rate of 260%!

The payments are confusing - Weekly interest rates that don't seem that high may translate to up to 10, 20 and 30 times more interest than what you would pay in a traditional loan agreement.

The loans are hard to pay off- In fact, they are designed to be almost impossible to repay. Many people who have taken out loans from these lenders end up losing more than what they originally invested. If you are unable to pay, the lender may constantly harass you or even threaten you with violence. Many people who borrow money from loan sharks lose their businesses.

They don't report to credit bureaus - Loan sharks sometimes do not report their loans to credit bureaus. To establish, protect and maintain your credit history, you must make sure that your creditors do in fact report their loans to credit agencies. If they do not, there is no official record of your loan payments.

They don't operate within the regulations - If you have a complaint, you have nowhere to go because loan sharks do not have to abide by regulations put in place to protect you as the consumer.

In general, it is better to avoid these types of lenders at all costs. If you need money for your business or for an emergency and if you do not have access to a bank loan, try to take out loans with ACCION, a non-profit organization that gives business and personal loans and reports to the three main credit bureaus.

For more information, visit www.yourmoney.accion.org.

Money Talks - How Your Listening Skills Bring You Wealth

by: Tania French


Yesterday I spent some time with a friend and kept my mouth shut. Well, not the whole time, but most of the time.

What kind of friend was this.

A person who’s expertise in health is one I admire and seek out whenever there’s an opportunity.

So, here was a chance to ask a lot of questions and Listen. It made me realize why I don’t like small talk. Never have. So, we didn’t talk about the news, barely mentioned the weather, and there definitely was no gossiping about others – just a joyful exchange of helpful information and laughs.

This friend is highly successful. He’s a great listener. Because of that, he connects on a deep level with those he’s listening to. The result of this careful attention is that his answers to questions are intuitive, lightning bolts of reason.

When you hang around people who haven’t accomplished much with their gifts, you notice that they like to talk – and have a hard time listening.

Makes you realize why they’re life is in a rut.

They’re not asking the right people the right questions, because they aren’t open to change. They can’t even concentrate on the predicament of their own life, let alone anyone elses.

It’s much easier to talk than it is to listen. Listening is an art. And it must be cultivated every time an opportunity presents itself.

One of the best exercises you can do is to pay close attention when some one is talking. In addition to learning what they have to say, you’ll develop strong powers of mental and physical concentration.

You can practice this anywhere, anytime. Even on the phone. That’s just what I did a couple of days back. When I talked to one of my mentors, a master teacher who knows what it takes to go from rags to mega-riches. He’s done it. Needless to say, he’s someone I listen to closely.

And when I do open my mouth I ask a lot of questions.

I know what it’s like to be at the receiving end of questions too. And, believe me, most questions only need short answers. Not much people ask requires a long detailed explanation. That’s saved for the serious students, the ones whose eagerness to learn spurs everyone else on too.

I am such a student. And you should be too. Because every person of greatness remains a student for life.

So if a life of wealth is your goal, read and listen to those you wish to emulate. Immerse yourself in the topic you want to succeed in. Listen closely and quietly.

And put all you learn into action immediately. Action is a critical part of listening. Implementing wisdom is hearing it all over again. That is the key to a prosperous, joyous life.

Copyright 2006 Tania French

About The Author

Tania Gabrielle French is a composer who has enjoyed performances and radio broadcasts of her music worldwide. Her new CD “Renewal” (released January, 2006) will feature a rejuvenating fusion of new age, classical, and world songs.

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